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Within The Happiness Institute we have a very important division that for various reasons I don't talk about a lot here on this blog. But this division makes up a big part of what we do and it addresses a bit part of most people's...

13 March, 2012

I've always believed that life should be about more than just one thing. I'm not necessarily suggesting something like the concept of "balance", because balance to me sounds near impossible and potentially boring! But I am suggesting that, as the old saying goes, we need...

12 March, 2012

Chris Peterson, one of the founders and leading lights in the positive psychology or science of happiness movement was once famously quoted as saying that in short, when it comes to happiness...

12 March, 2012

One of the leading thinkers in positive psychology, Jonathan Haidt, recently published a fascinating article in The Times which discusses experimental psychology, taxes, politics and marbles but which ultimately, for those who take the time to read and consider it, is relevant to all of...

09 March, 2012

I recently stumbled upon this article from one of my favourite sites, Zen Habits, and thought it would be useful of all our friends of The Happiness Institute in so many ways. But let me let you be the judge of that; check it out...

09 March, 2012

Happiness comes partly to those who're inspired and inspirational so constantly inspiring onself is a sure fire way to constantly enjoying happiness.  Accordingly, check out this great article from one of our favourite good news websites, Gimundo...

06 March, 2012

Several times in recent weeks I've consoled clients who've been upset with themselves for "failing". But when I've questioned them about their perceived failures it's become apparent that in reality, they've been doing quite well.  Why, then, the uhhappiness? And why, then, the mistaken perception of...

04 March, 2012

As regular readers of this happiness blog will know only too well I love to share with you articles from all sorts of sources and written by all manner of authors. Although I have my views on happiness and although The Happiness Institute operates mainly...

02 March, 2012