Too many people go through life just trying to be "okay". "Okay" is usually better than "not okay" but is OK really as good as you want it to be? Many of us spend much of our time trying to fix problems and overcome distress but even...
7 Life-Affirming Things Grateful People Do by Arianna Rebolini Gratitude has been linked to stress reduction, increased happiness, and better physical and emotional health. Here are some ways to reap those benefits. 1. Keep a journal. Dr. Laura Gambrel, professor of psychology at La Salle University, recommends keeping a...
Sometimes, without even knowing it, we do things that take away our own happiness. Sometimes, without even knowing it, we steer ourselves away from happiness and toward misery. Oft times, if we become aware of what we're doing wrong, we can make corrections and then, ultimately, enjoy...
I've enjoyed the writings of Leo Babauta for some time now and when I read this one just the other day I couldn't help but smile for it's straightforward, simple truths. I hope it brings you some happiness...
Set aside some times this weekend to read and ponder these wise words from Benjamin Franklin who believed that happiness and virtue were integrally linked. That is, consistent with positive psychology, Franklin believed that real happiness was not just about pleasure and positivity (although these are...
We can all learn. We should all continue to learn. Research has shown that those who priorities learning and self-development, throughout their lives, enjoy more happiness and better health. Who do you look to for lessons on life, happiness, or success? There are so many great role models...
There's a considerable body of research that suggests although a proportion of happiness is determined by our genetic make-up, just as much (if not more) is determined by our "intentional behaviours". That's a fancy way of saying...
by Brian Penny from LifeHack Having high self-esteem is important. Without it, you’re not likely to ever gain any other esteem in life. The thing about self-esteem is everyone who has a high level acts essentially the same. We all have different hopes, dreams, experiences, and...
Self-help and self-development proponents like myself are constantly encouraging people to pursue their dreams. In fact I'll be presenting a keynote on something very much like this topic at a very exciting National conference in a month or so. But why should people pursue their dreams? For...
by Dr. Happy (find me on Twitter at @drhappy) I've often said that in an ideal world we'd all do what we love...
