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I have, of late, heard and read several stories about those affected by the global financial crisis struggling to manage; in fact, some seem to be in denial, continuing to put on their suit in the morning, head to the train station and into the...

04 May, 2009

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. - M. Ghandi The past exists only in our memories, the future only in our plans. The present is our only reality. - Robert M. Pirsig (author of Zen and the art...

04 May, 2009

This is a good interview with a very well known psychologist, whose research touches on positive psychology and happiness, in which many of the big questions (such as what leads to happiness...

03 May, 2009

By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway Feeling cranky or sad? There is one thing that can snap you out of it in a nanosecond: Laughter. You can do it with anyone safely, and it's mess free, drug free and it doesn"t require money. A good laugh...

03 May, 2009

(OPRAH.com) -- It was a dreary afternoon not long ago, one of those days when the sunlight is wan and somehow sooty, flattening everything into a halfhearted pencil sketch. Sitting at my desk, I quit staring at my cuticles long enough to open a YouTube...

03 May, 2009

Sportsmen and women could get the edge on their opponents by accepting more emotional support in their personal and professional lives. A study by the University of Exeter, showed the extent to which a sympathetic ear or regular words of encouragement can improve sports performance....

03 May, 2009

Happy Yet? By Lionel Ketchian Eight years ago I decided to try to hand feed some birds in my backyard. I put some crushed walnuts in my right hand and extended it. It was winter and the weather was cold, but I stood absolutely motionless,...

02 May, 2009

NEW YORK, April 29, 2009/ Troy Media/ -- Employers like to hire candidates who have volunteering experience. In fact, many companies encourage their employees to volunteer a few hours a week; others run their own volunteer programs. But the importance of volunteering for a worthwhile...

01 May, 2009

No one can truly know what goes on inside a marriage except the two people involved, but researchers are getting increasingly good glimpses at what makes couples tick, how relationships are stressed and what factors can keep the spark alive. The goal: To find out what...

30 April, 2009

From Positive Psychology News Daily comes yet another great article on happiness and applications of positive psychology. This time, one of their writers presents the case for dog ownership as a way of boosting health and happiness. To read more - click here...

29 April, 2009