August 2013

by Stephen Guise from PickTheBrain Optimism maximizes potential as pessimism squashes it. Look at these five distinguishing differences between optimists and pessimists and tell me – which one are you? 1. Optimists Believe They Are In Control Optimists believe they can shape their future. They see no reason...

12 August, 2013

Here at The Happiness Institute we've said for quite some time now that achieveing happiness requires little more than practising a few simple disciplines, each and every day.  Happiness need not be overcomplicated.  Enjoying happiness almost always comes down to doing the little things right; often; consistently.  Which...

07 August, 2013

from the Huffington Post Let's face it -- over-thinking leaves you drained. It robs you of your peace and poise of mind. It's mental exhaustion on the level of running a marathon every day. It's a mind-numbing habit that keeps you stuck from leading a happy,...

07 August, 2013

by Leo Babauta from Zen Habits When I reflect back on how much happier I am these days compared to my life about 8 years ago, I realize it’s not all a result of better habits (though that’s a part of it). Here’s what I’ve changed that...

06 August, 2013

by Valerie Alexander from the Huffington Post For the last half-decade or so, there has been a massive Happiness Movement underway in this country. Two hundred fifty-eight new books in the happiness category were published on Amazon last month. We are obsessed with happiness. Overall, this is...

06 August, 2013