December 2022

Just imagine if everyone was kind; more often to more people. Just imagine a world where kindness was the norm; where people tolerated others, even those with different opinions, even or especially those from different cultures / backgrounds. Kindness is such a simple thing that...

Christmas or Xmas. The Festive Season. New Year. Whichever way you look at this time of the year there really should just be one central theme ...

With the festive season and New Year rapidly approaching, this might seem like a strange article to be sharing. But I think it's perfectly appropriate. With so many pressures from so many directions to be happy and succeed in so many ways, sometimes it all...

One of the strongest findings from the research into happiness, health, wellbeing and even longevity is that the quality of our relationships largely determines the quality of our lives. Other people matter. Fostering and developing and maintaining positive connections is vital for enjoying a positive...

We all experience frustration and stress. That's normal; and at times appropriate. But what if you could turn that into something good? What if you could use these unpleasant emotions to create and enjoy more happiness? More accomplishment and contentment? If that sounds interesting to...

As another year nears its end, and many are probably feeling tired and stressed, looking to 2023 with hope and optimism, especially with regards to work, might be a challenge. "Quiet quitting" has become a popular phrase to describe the phenomenon of doing the bare...

Humour is sometimes seen as frivolous. Laughing is usually acknowledged as fun, and enjoyable, but it's rarely seen as a virtue or strength. But surely something that boosts happiness and assists with resilience should be valued. If you'd like to understand why, read on ...