March 2017

Check out this simple way to start your day and change your life in only 10 minutes a day!

via Medium by Kiklas Goeke Two weeks ago, someone on Quora asked me: What 10 minute daily activity would sharpen my mind over a year? I know exactly what that is. 10 minutes, ha! I’m going to show you not one, but six things. We’ll change your life...

30 March, 2017

8 types of people who’re not good for your happiness

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29 March, 2017

Adopt these 4 habits from Buddhist monks and reap the rewards for ever

happiness tips via Ideapod Ever wondered how Buddhist Monks live and what habits they adopt to make them so peaceful? I’ve been always been fascinated by this question so I did some research and this is what I found. Don’t worry, none of these habits are out...

28 March, 2017

What happens when you combine Positive Psychology, gratitude and mindfulness? Here’s what…

via Hack Spirit In this busy world of ours, the mind is constantly pulled from thoughts to sensory data, scattering our thoughts and emotions and leaving us feeling stressed, and at times quite anxious. While most of us don’t have time to sit for 5 minutes and...

27 March, 2017

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Depending on your answer, you might need to spend money differently for happiness!

via Inc.com by Betsy Mikel Buy experiences, not things. This blanket statement is meant to provide the magical silver bullet to achieving true happiness. There's just one pesky problem with this advice, as a piece in this month's issue of The Atlantic points out: Not all experiences...

27 March, 2017

How to cultivate happiness without trying too hard

Is seeking happiness directly likely to increase or decrease your chances of enjoying happiness? Is happiness a destination or a journey to be enjoyed along the way? These important questions have frequently been discussed within the happiness and positive psychology world; but this fascinating article referring to...

27 March, 2017

7 “P’s” that might be better to follow than your Passion

via Mashable by Aaron Orendorff It’s common wisdom. Near gospel really, and not just among young people and founders. Across generational lines, sentiments like those from Steve Jobs’ 2005 commencement at Stanford have been engraved into our collective consciousness: “The only way to do great work is to...

24 March, 2017

Counter low mood and depression by planning positive experiences

Enjoying positive experiences can boost happiness. Planning and enjoying positive experiences can also counter depression! Check out this summary of some fabulous research focusing on how "daily uplifts" help overcome depression and enhance happiness...

23 March, 2017

5 steps to overcome your insecurities and enjoy more happiness

It's hard to be happy if you're constantly doubting yourself. It's hard to be happy if you're constantly criticising yourself. It's hard to be happy if...

22 March, 2017

Minimalism for the mind: a manifesto for simple living

by Dr. Happy (aka Dr. Tim Sharp) Over the many years I've been involved in the world of psychology and self-help or self-development, I've seen many interesting trends and fashions - some more valid and helpful than others! In the last year or so, there's been strong...

20 March, 2017