Barbara Fredrickson is one of the leading happiness researchers in the world and she's recently turned her attention to love. Check out this article based on her new book...
by Dr. Happy
Getting started on anything new is not that hard; staying motivated and on track is where many seem to stumble. So following on from the flurry of articles on New Year's Resolutions we thought we'd provide you with a few tips to stay...
It's the weekend (well it is here in Australia, anyway, and it will be soon in other parts of the world if it isn't already!). And weekends should be time to spend with family and friends. So for happiness in the next 48 hours, read...
This is a little bit different to our usual happiness fare but it's directly related to the health and wellbeing of many. Tackling social isolation will help people cope with cancer and other chronic illnesses; check out yet another interesting article from Sarah Berry of...
One of the biggest killers of happiness is loneliness; one of the greatest causes of misery is loneliness.
The flip side of this is that real happiness and wellbeing comes from feeling connected and like we belong...
As noted in this week's free eNewsletter we're very happy to welcome a new member to The Happiness Institute team. Jen is a "wellness coach" and because this is a little different to what we've offered in the past we thought we'd explain a little...
There are many definitions of "happiness" and as far as I'm concerned, they're all right!
But this article by Roberta Hurtig from the Huffington Post posits an interesting and different perspective; one that's not necessarily "right" for everyone but one that's definitely worth giving some consideration...
by Ocean Robbins for Daily Good
Our world is pretty messed up. With all the violence, pollution and crazy things people do, it would be easy to turn into a grouchy old man without being either elderly or male. There's certainly no shortage of justification for...