April 2022

I've been saying for several decades now that happiness is something you choose. By this, I mean it's about taking responsibility, and doing what you can. But also, in my statement is an acronym, where CHOOSE stands for 6 key happiness strategies, supported by the...

08 April, 2022

We all strive for achievement, money, fame and more. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. But can any of that be considered success without happiness and wellbeing? That's what this Thrive article by Arianna Huffington asks and as far as I'm concerned, it's well...

07 April, 2022

Morning and daytime routines can be super helpful. Setting yourself up early and setting up your day can markedly increase your chances of enjoying success and happiness. But so too can bedtime routines. What you do THE NIGHT BEFORE can influence, positively or negatively, how...

06 April, 2022

Happiness is often in the little things. Sure, completing big accomplishments and reaching goals is great. But by definition, the big achievements are relatively infrequent. Finding joy and happiness in those small moments within each and every day can boost all other positive emotions and...

06 April, 2022

Within psychology and the self-help movement generally, there is and always has been a lot of talk about balance. To be honest, I've always had mixed feelings about this because if you love something, if you're great at something, should you really curtail the time...

05 April, 2022

Arthur C Brooks is one of my favourite writers. He has a regular column in the Atlantic and the focus is mostly on happiness and living a good life. I almost always love and agree with this works! Which is rare but great. His takes...

05 April, 2022

There are times when our emotions, such as happiness or depression, joy or anxiety, can control our lives. But there are also times, if we master the skills, when we can use our emotions to live better lives! Connecting more with the "good feelings" we...

04 April, 2022

Positive emotions such as happiness are not just good because they feel good, they're also good for us in many ways. Happy people tend to be healthier, have better quality relationships, they perform better and they even live longer. Even more so, positive emotions like...

04 April, 2022

I've been saying this for years but a good reminder is never wasted. Happiness is not just good for us as individuals; it is. But happiness is also good for groups and businesses. Happy workers are better workers; the collaborate better and are more resilient...

02 April, 2022