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Check out this great series of opinion pieces on happiness from the New York Times by Sonja Lyubomirsky (HERE) We look forward to celebrating all year long, cutting out holiday recipes, writing to-do lists, researching gifts and making travel plans. We anticipate the delight on our children’s...

25 December, 2012

Check out this great series of opinion pieces on happiness from the New York Times by Roko Belic (HERE)  Most holidays this time of year have, at their core, a sacred significance that includes appreciating loved ones and finding meaning in one’s life. This is wonderful for...

25 December, 2012

IF YOU want to feel content, don't obsess about the "stuff" you want but make the most of what you have. by Leisa Scott for the Courier Mail That's the essential lesson learnt by a West End family that decided to turn its back on consumerism for...

25 December, 2012

Thanks to the Neurocritic (HERE)  Are happy people responsible for fewer accidents? Should positive psychology be a mandatory module in high school Driver's Ed classes? Taken together, a new paper in the 2012 Christmas issue of BMJ and a recent TEDx talk tell a potentially interesting...

20 December, 2012

Thanks to Joel from Addicted2Success (HERE)  25 Tips To Live By For The Happiest New Year Of 2012 Drink plenty of water. Try something challenging and new. Play all sorts of games, video games, board games, aslong as they aren’t games with others feelings. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch...

20 December, 2012

by Cassie Shortsleeve for Mens Health Looking for a med-free way to lift your mood? Talk it out. A new study in The Lancet adds to an existing body of research suggesting that therapy really does help alleviate feelings of depression. Six months of cognitive behavioral therapy...

18 December, 2012

New York | Heidelberg, 13 December 2012 Aerobic exercise boosts brain power Review highlights evidence for beneficial effects of physical activity on brain function, especially in older generations The physical benefits of regular exercise and remaining physically active, especially as we age, are well documented. However, it appears...

17 December, 2012

by Eric Barker for Business Insider ONE WORD THAT SUMS UP WHAT IT TAKES TO BE HAPPIER That word is “PERMA.” It’s an acronym for: Positive Emotion Engagement Good Relationships Meaning Accomplishment Martin Seligman is a professor at the University Pennsylvania and one of the foremost experts on the study of happiness. He...

17 December, 2012