Would you be happier if you spent more time discussing the state of the world and the meaning of life _ã” and less time talking about the weather?
It may sound counterintuitive, but people who spend more of their day having deep discussions and less time...
Today I started another 3-day Executive Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching course and as always, I find I'm learning as much as I'm teaching. Here are just a few lessons from Day 1...
"To live long and achieve happiness, cultivate the art of radiating happiness." - Malcolm Forbes
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and...
A new study examined how dating relationships were affected by the ability of people to see themselves clearly and objectively, act in ways consistent with their beliefs, and interact honestly and truthfully with others.
In other words, the ability to follow the words of William Shakespeare:...
Everybody Have Fun - What can policymakers learn from happiness research?
by Elizabeth Kolbert
In 1978, a trio of psychologists curious about happiness assembled two groups of subjects. In the first were winners of the Illinois state lottery. These men and women had received jackpots...
The Happiness Institute sends out a free eNewsletter every Monday morning and it's jam-packed with practical information, inspirational quotes and useful updates on matters relevant to happiness and positive psychology. If you've not already signed up, do so on our home page now...
by Kristen Houghton - The Huffington Post
Happiness seems to be the catchword for 2010. We're either looking for it, think we've finally found it, or are reluctantly redefining our personal meaning of the word. Then too there are those who feel they know what would...
Several times over the last few years I've brought you the thoughts and writings, related to happiness and positive psychology, from Lou Tice. Today I'm happy to do so again as this is, as far as I'm concerned, very relevant to the pursuit and creation...
At John Lewis, 'happiness' beats profit
There was clapping and cheering and whoops of delight in John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets the length of the country this morning. Middle England's favourite retailer was unveiling its annual profits, and said it had made enough money...
