August 2022

Hobbies: experts explain why they’re so good for our mental health and physical wellbeing

We all have to work and we all have responsibilities but even still, many of us take life too seriously. Fun and play have been proven to be very important, contributing to health and happiness and helping to foster and develop key positive relationships. Within...

31 August, 2022

Taking a break isn’t lazy – learning to recharge is a skill that will allow you to enjoy a more creative, sustainable life

When it comes to healthy living, most people think about exercise and diet. As they should, because these two factors are super important. But in addition, it's also important to attend to sleep and rest. It's hard to be happy if you're literally sick and...

30 August, 2022

I spent a week trying the global ‘joy project’ challenge of micro-acts that bring happiness. Here’s what I learned

Big can be good. Big good can be especially good. But more often than not ...

29 August, 2022

Stop Saying ‘It’s Just My Personality’ and Start Saying This Instead

There's no doubt we're all born a certain way; with a certain temperament and personality. But there's also no doubt we can be and do more than that; that is, that we're not necessarily limited to that with which we're born. Life and happiness and...

25 August, 2022

Listen Up!: The Key to Stronger Relationships

If stronger relationships are crucial to happiness and wellbeing, then listening is crucial to stronger relationships. And the good news is you can learn the skills to listen better and as such, relate better to others. Want to learn more? Keep reading ...

23 August, 2022

HOW TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOUR FRIENDS

There's no doubt you can be happy on your own. "Solo" pursuits such as reading and many other hobbies are, especially for those of us who're more introverted and sensitive, essential for the calm some of us need to feel good. At the same time,...

22 August, 2022

A psychotherapist shares the 5 mental strengths you need to be successful at anything: ‘Most people aren’t there yet’

There are many things we can all do to be happy and successful. And in fact, what I need to do might be different to what you need to do. At the same time, however, there are some common strategies, some strengths we could all...

21 August, 2022

Therapists Trace So Many Mental Health Problems Back To A Simple Premise: Be Nicer To Yourself

When it comes to mental health and happiness I'd never recommend doing just one thing. Rather, for most of us most of the time, there are many habits we should try to develop in the many domains of our lives. That being said, if I...

20 August, 2022

Science Proves The Power Of Nature: 3 Ways To Improve Work And Life

I don't personally use affirmations but I do, most of the time, have something akin to a "motto". These change from time to time but they are, at the moment, my reminder and/or inspiration. At the moment, my motto is "GET OUTSIDE" and this article,...

20 August, 2022

10 Small Ways to Bring Laughter and Joy Into Your Day

Laughter is SO important and has SO many benefits. But too often we underrate it; or discount it as frivolous or maybe even immature. But laughter and joy bring happiness and energy that make everything in life better. And here are some ways to bring...

19 August, 2022