December 2011

In my last post I noted that I probably wouldn't post again for a week or so but I just stumbled upon this and thought it would be perfect for those of you considering your New Years Resolutions. So enjoy, and I'll be back in...

25 December, 2011

Hello Happiness Institute readers, it's Dr. Happy here! I'd just like to say a quick thank you for all your support and encouragement over the past year. I hope you've enjoyed reading this, my blog, and I hope you've found our work and resources helpful and...

23 December, 2011

The Art of Appreciation Teaching children to have an attitude of gratitude during the holidays. By Marilyn Campbell/The Connection Wednesday, December 21, 2011 From Christmas lists to piles of presents under the tree, the last thing on a child’s mind during the holiday season might be expressing appreciation. In...

23 December, 2011

by Ross Gittins for the Sydney Morning Herald THE retailers may be worried we aren't spending enough this Christmas, but that doesn't mean most of us aren't spending a fair bit. We always do. And, of course, for those of us off on summer holidays, the...

21 December, 2011

There are so many satisfying aspects to my job and what I do. Helping clients find more happiness, overcome depression, improve the quality of their relationships or find more meaning and purpose in their lives…these are just some of the things I do each and...

21 December, 2011

As a father, I've often said that having children was one of the hardest things I've ever done BUT also one of the best things I've ever done.  Personally, there's no doubt it's impacted on my happiness and pleasure in some ways, but there's also no...

18 December, 2011

Day after day I surprise myself by finding happiness lessons in the most amazing places. I've learned about happiness in books and songs; success and failures; other people and within.  Throughout all of that I've learned that, among other things, happiness involves...

16 December, 2011

Approaching something desirable is more motivating than avoiding something unpleasant.  This simple concept can be very powerful and ultimately, life changing.  Too many people set "negative" or "avoidance" goals. That is, they try to get away from something they don't like which might seem to make sense...

16 December, 2011