Although I talk and write a lot about happiness, I always try to emphasise that unhappiness is also a part of life. No one is, or should expect to be happy all the time. The so-called "negative emotions" are in many ways, normal and appropriate...
Most of us work. In fact, most of us spend a lot of time at work. Which is one reason (there are many more) why happiness at work should be taken seriously. If we're going to spend so much time doing this one thing, or...
Despite the heading above, I don't actually think you (or anyone) can be happy ALL the time. But I do think, in fact I do know, that there are things we can do to enjoy happiness MORE often. And if we do "the right" things,...
Should happiness by your life's goal? Or would you be better off working towards constructs like thriving and flourishing, meaning and purpose? Well, in short, we should want to create ALL these! The discussion should never be dichotomous; and we shouldn't think any one is MORE...
Does more money bring more happiness? Can you shop or buy your way to more happiness? Are there different ways you can spend money that are more or less effective in terms of positive emotions like happiness? Well, in short ...
Self-care is important for happiness and wellbeing. But self-care is NOT selfishness or self-obsessing. Sometimes, some of us, can become too focused on just us. And sometimes, some of us, can jeopardise our happiness in the process ...
Are you exploring less? Are you going on fewer adventures? Are you not taking risks and playing safe? If so, it may very well be impacting on your happiness. Happiness isn't all about safety and comfort; those aren't entirely bad, but calculated risk and surprise...
There's a myth that says talking to yourself is a sign of insanity. But that's not true (at least, it's not entirely true). Talking to yourself in THE RIGHT WAY, in helpful ways, can boost happiness and wellbeing and create more success and life satisfaction....
Enjoying happiness is partly about doing the right things, the things that will positively contribute to and create positive emotions and experiences. But enjoying happiness is ALSO partly about NOT doing, or stopping, those things that detract from positive emotions and from living a good...
There are many obvious contributors to happiness and wellbeing. But there are also some lesser known and under appreciated contributors to happiness and wellbeing. What if you were more aware of the lesser known, underestimated contributors? And what, then, if you could create more happiness...
