15 Dec The week’s top articles related to happiness and positive psychology
Here we are, back again, with a brief summary of some of the best and more interesting articles that have popped up in the last week or so. I hope you find them interesting and/or helpful and don’t forget to sign up for my free, weekly eNewsletter where I write a unique thought piece, only for subscribers (although I’ll be taking a short break over the next few weeks for the festive season and New Year).
Anyway, let’s get to it …
- Over many decades, working as a clinical and coaching psychologist, I was surprised how common this phenomenon was; although I shouldn’t have been, because I’ve experienced it myself! To what am I referring? It’s a fear of happiness! And you can read more about it in this fascinating Washington Post article by Beth Levine … HERE
- In yet another great article from one of my favourite writers, Arthur C Brooks writes in the Atlantic about how the often misunderstood placebo effect could, in fact, be used as a force for happiness and for good! Really? Yep, check it out … HERE
- In a slightly less happy article, but no less important, Mark Travers writes in Forbes magazine about the prevalence of loneliness, how it can destroy happiness, and what you can do about it … HERE
- With a new year just around the corner, and New Year Resolutions on many people’s minds, you’re definitely going to want to check out Eric Barker’s latest article on simple ways to achieve your goals … HERE
- And finally, in some ways complimenting the previous article of his to which I referred, Mark Travers, again in Forbes, writes about the many benefits of “peripheral relationships” … HERE
Happiness and unhappiness are complex; there really are no “secrets” or “magic bullets”. But there are things we can all do to improve our happiness, our mental health and the quality of our lives overall and in this posts summarising the writings and research of others I hope to give you even just a few ideas of what you can do in your life. Keep well & keep smiling … Dr Tim