March 2023

As the saying goes, "too much of a good thing isn't good any more". This is very true when it comes to many of the components of health and wellbeing and happiness. Exercise is obviously great; over-exercising and not resting enough can be problematic. Sleep...

15 March, 2023

When most people think about happiness they think about "me". But the research clearly suggests that happiness is more about "we". Positive relationships, connectedness, belonging ...

14 March, 2023

Happiness and unhappiness, for that matter, are not just objective phenomena to be observed or experienced. They're very much subjective; which means the ways we think about and interpret happiness and sadness and all other emotions matters. It matters a lot. Do you even know...

13 March, 2023

Joy and play are too often seen as frivolous or as time wasters. But Positive Psychology research clearly suggests otherwise; fun and play are important contributors to health and happiness, wellbeing and even longevity. So, if you're looking to boost your happiness and wellbeing then...

10 March, 2023

Change doesn't have to be big. From little things, big things grow. When it comes to happiness and wellbeing, doing the right type of little things, consistently and over the long term, is often the easiest and best way to achieve what you want. So,...

09 March, 2023

Positive Psychology is not JUST about positive emotions like happiness. That being said, positive emotions like happiness have been found to be very important for health and wellbeing, thriving and flourishing. As such, creating and embracing happiness and joy and more is well worth the...

08 March, 2023

We all get upset. And I don't know about you, but much of my upset comes from me catastrophising and overgeneralising. What that means is that for me, to stay calm and happy as much as possible, I need to constantly work on keeping things...

06 March, 2023

I've been fascinated with the story of Sisyphus for many years now. The idea that life is full of monotonous and repetitive hardships, which we must somehow endure, is something I think all of us can relate to at least one some days, to some...

05 March, 2023