As regular readers of this happiness blog would well be aware our understanding of happiness comes largely from the scientific study of positive psychology. From this we've learned that happiness is more than just feeling good...
Although many of us look forward to the day we can retire and stop working many are not suggesting that this might not be so good for our health and happiness. Physical, mental and social activity boosts are health, happiness and wellbeing so staying...
8 ways to be a happier mom
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Study: Moms rate child care only slightly higher than housework on enjoyment scale
To be a happy mom, value what you do, find ways to add fun
Acknowledge anger, frustration, irritation; they're normal emotions
Take the long view; remind yourself that...
I don't always agree 100% with his thoughts on happiness but the article below, by Prof Bob Cummins is well worth reading for anyone interested in happiness and associated issues.
Understanding happiness
By Bob Cummins
It is fashionable for writers and media commentators to discuss happiness....
It's been a while but a recent mailing from Lou Tice has led me to once again share his thoughts with you. As is often the case, his writings are not directly related to happiness but even though he doesn't speficially refer to happiness...
I have for quite some time now advocated the position that happiness is partly about changing what can be changed, accepting what can't be changed and being wise enough to know the difference.
In recent years cognitive therapy, an approach very much based on change,...
The Future is Not Economics but Happinomics | By Ian Yeoman
At a time when oil prices are $130 a barrel, house prices are falling, the economy is faltering, we are concerned about our jobs, a human pandemic is around the corner, there seems to be...
I've referred to the work of Jon Gordon before and I do so again as he writes about "Failing Forward".
Jon's concept is very much like the more formal construct of resilience and we know from the positive psychology research that those who experience...
