January 2015

We all feel, at times, as though we've been wronged.  Sometimes, we even feel we've wronged ourselves.  Holding on to bitterness and anger can quite literally, kill; in contrast, forgiveness can boost our mental health and allow us to enjoy more happiness and a more positive life.  It's...

30 January, 2015

I stumbled upon this article the other day and thought it would be perfect to share with you all.  It's entirely consistent with the phenomenon I've referred to over the years and called the Tyranny of When; which is an absolute killer of happiness! Those who're happy...

29 January, 2015

Having recently joined the Board of Fone Free Feb (check them out HERE), this article from the Guardian was of particular interest to me and I believe it will be of much interest to many of you...

28 January, 2015

I'm often asked about whether money can buy happiness; and I'm often saynig that although it can reduce some stressors it won't provide a lot of positive emotion.  Another part of this question that's oft ignored, however, is that what's really needed for real happiness is...

28 January, 2015

Here at The Happiness Institute we often cite positive psychology and wellbeing research that strongly supports the notion that positive relationships are good for us.  We usually focus on the positive benefits that come from being "well connected" but an additional benefit is that friendships protect...

27 January, 2015

We live in a crazy, busy world. And it's hard to be happy when everything rushes by so fast and furiously.  But there's no doubt we can still enjoy happiness; and one way to enjoy happiness is to create our worlds so that we eliminate much...

22 January, 2015