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Much has been made lately of some research that seems to indicate that for most people happiness hits its lowest point around the age of 40. I'm not convinced there's such a clear pattern, as there are so many variables that influence happiness and...

17 February, 2008

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. - Erich Fromm, 1900-1980, German-American Psychologist And I proffer the following happiness version...

16 February, 2008

I have, over the years, frequently referred to lessons we can learn about happiness from, among other things, Buddhism; and when ever I do we receive emails of thanks but also, reminders that other major religions, especially Christianity, propose similar rules or guideliness for living...

15 February, 2008

At the risk of repeating myself, happiness is not just feeling good but also...

14 February, 2008

As it's Valentine's Day here at The Happiness Institue it's more than appropriate to be talking about love, something that's obviously related to happiness. Below is another great happiness relevant article from Positive Psychology News Daily. Positive Psychology News Daily What is...

14 February, 2008

As most of you are well aware I very much believe that happiness is something you choose. For an outline of my Happiness Choose Philosophy - click here For a slightly different, but valuable and interesting take on happiness and choice you might, I hope, enjoy...

13 February, 2008

Happiness is not just feeling good; it's also doing good. Today, the Australian Government says sorry to the Aboriginal people of this country for past wrongs and mistreatment. I don't claim to be a political or legal expert in this area but I can't help...

13 February, 2008

What Price Happiness? From Little India Statisticians are also interested in happiness By: LIFS France is turning to two Nobel Prize winners to develop an economic measure of happiness. U.S. economist Joseph Stiglitz, winner of the 2001 Nobel economics prize and a critic of free market...

12 February, 2008

Although obviously a very "American" story there are some very interesting happiness-related points made in this article. Why Republicans Are So Darn Happy By Eric Weiner Saturday, February 9, 2008; 6:50 PM After virtually ignoring happiness for more than 100 years, social scientists are making up for lost...

12 February, 2008