Is it possible to have fun and be happy and create an awesome life during a pandemic? Are happiness and joy and fulfilment possible during such difficult times? According to Eric Barker the answers are YES! So for more happiness and awesomeness just keep reading...
via Psychology Today by Sonja Lyubomirsky During the past two decades, psychological research has revealed that the key to a happy life is to experience bursts of positive emotion throughout the day. Positive emotions don’t just make us feel good, they broaden our horizons and build our...
via Psychology Today by Susan Krauss Whitbourne With the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, and its potentially terrifying consequences for your life and the lives of others close to you, it may seem impossible to find a path toward happiness, if only for a few moments at a time. Although...
As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Which means it's almost always possible to find happiness, even in dark times. Although many will be missing social interaction over the coming months, social distancing does NOT mean we can't be happy; or that...
As I write/post this, we're all muddling our way through the CoronaVirus Crisis; an unprecedented situation understandably causing massive distress and anxiety. But that being said, it's more important than ever to find a way to create and experience positive emotions like happiness. Happiness enhances...
For many of us, happiness comes from travel and adventure. Whether it's an overseas holiday or even just a walk in the part, getting outside and seeing new and exciting places is important for our mental health. But this potential contributor to happiness is not...
via Fast Company by Haley Goldberg “Just think positive thoughts.” As someone with anxiety, I’ve heard that piece of well-intended advice a few times. Or, one of its cousins: “Just don’t think about the negative.” “Can’t you just not think about bad things?” As a worrier, it all seems a...
With many employees spending more time working from home, it's more important than ever for managers and organisations to ensure that everyone feels appreciated. Happiness and engagement at work are always important for any business; but it could be argued they're even more important now...
via Mindful.org by Tim Desmond Looking around today, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that our world is screwed. Of course, there’s a lot of beauty in the world, too; but the sheer magnitude of violence, greed, hatred, and straight-up stupidity can be overwhelming if we...
via the Ladders by Tim Denning Everyone wants to be happier. We overthink the process the way we think about what to have for brunch. It doesn’t have to be that hard. I spent much of my life being incredibly unhappy. This unhappiness was shown through arrogance,...
