December 2021

The positive psychology of gratitude and acts of service.

There are few things more important in life, or in a GOOD LIFE anyway, than kindness and gratitude. Being kind and appreciative set us up for a range of positive emotions including happiness, and boost our health and wellbeing. We all "know" we should do...

14 December, 2021

Well-being Isn’t Just Another Item On Our To-do List

I'm pretty sure that if you're reading this, you see health and wellbeing and happiness as priorities. But that being said, even the best of us needs a reminder every now and then; and even the most determined sometimes have a gap between what they...

12 December, 2021

The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

I'm not religious but I'm well aware there are many benefits that come from believing in and practicing religion. So I've often thought about how to take all the "good bits" from religion and turning them into habits any of us, regardless of our belief...

12 December, 2021

Making a Commitment to Be Members Of “Generation Generosity”

Happiness is NOT selfishness. Happiness is NOT narcissism or individualism or ...

09 December, 2021

Is this the secret to saving humanity?

It's often said that happiness comes from living in the moment; being present. And to some extent it does. The practice of mindfulness and meditation have been shown in numerous studies to be hugely beneficial. But at the same time, there are benefits that come...

09 December, 2021

Cold showers are said to be good for you – here’s what the evidence shows

I talk and write a lot about health and wellbeing (and, obviously, happiness). And when I do I often talk and write about the more obvious contributors such as exercise and diet, sleep and rest, and more. But have you ever heard about the benefits...

08 December, 2021

The Adaptability Advantage

When it comes to facing adversity, we need more than just resilience. Don't get me wrong; I'm a huge fan of resilience. In fact resilience, defined as the ability to overcome or work through or find a way around challenges is vitally important for happiness...

07 December, 2021

Journaling Is Scientifically Linked to Happiness—Here Are 5 Easy Tips to Start Writing More

I've been a big fan of journaling for many years now. Partly because it's supported by lots of research and partly because it's worked for me. In fact, I journal every day! There are many different ways to journal; and there are many different benefits...

06 December, 2021

5 Tips to Be Happier Today

I know I've posted LOTS of lists of tips including ways to be happier. And I know many of those lists and tips overlap in some ways. But I'll keep posting them because I think we all need reminders AND they're all a bit different,...

02 December, 2021