Life doesn't always turn out how we'd like. And accepting this is a crucial part of happiness and positive mental health. Acceptance isn't the same as resignation, or giving in. But rather, the active acknowledgement of reality and the active acceptance of all, good and...
When it comes to happiness, it's not always as easy as it might seem. And when it comes to happiness, it's implausible to think any one thing will make a massive difference. But happiness, ultimately, does come down to the sum total of many small...
It isn’t realistic to be happy all the time, but these habits can go a long way. via Psychology Today by Roxy Zarrabi KEY POINTS Research demonstrates that one's level of happiness eventually goes back to baseline after any positive change has taken place.Research estimates that genetics account...
The devices we use, each and every day, like our smartphones and laptops, all depend on an "operating system". This system is frequently updated and "guides" the effective functioning of said devices. Whether we realise it or not, we too have "operating systems"; the values...
So many of us are so hard on ourselves so often. And it's hard to be happy if you're constantly beating yourself up! Happiness, real and enduring happiness, depends at least in part on self-kindness and self-compassion. This isn't about being selfish or self-centred; it's...
Can money buy happiness? This is a question that's been asked for many, many years. But I'm not sure it's the right question! When it comes to happiness, nothing is really that simple. Money can buy happiness, if it's used in the right way for...
Almost all ancient cultures and religions have some form of ritual. In some way or other, these rituals and routines are set up to remind us to do "the right thing". That "right thing" might vary, but we can still all use ritual and routine...
There's no ONE way to create happiness. And there's no ONE personality type that brings more happiness. Happiness, ultimately, is about finding what works for you; and what works for you may well be different to what works for me. But this interesting article focuses...
No matter how much we try, life doesn't always turn out the way we'd like it to. And that's OK. That's life. That's reality. But that doesn't mean we still can't enjoy happiness (and a good life). In fact, REAL happiness inevitably involves finding ways...
In January this year (2023) I received an email that quite literally changed my life; but that’s a topic for another time. For now, I’ll just note that the email described an opportunity to travel, to Bhutan, as part of a contingent to learn more...
