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I recently came across this wonderful quote attributed to the inspirational Helen Keller. I think it speaks for itself but I'd love to hear your thoughts and/or comments if you'd care to post something for others to consider. "When one door of happiness closes,...

18 October, 2006

As part of my role as founder and CHO (Chief Happiness Office) of The Happiness Institute I'm frequently asked to speak to groups, organisations and at conferences. One of the best things about this, particularly the conference speaking component, is that I'm often given...

17 October, 2006

Last week I read about three school shootings in the USA, several child related sex offences and, among other things, an horrific case of domestic violence. In light of these and other, frequent, terrible events people often ask me how it's possible to be...

06 October, 2006

Hello again and thanks to those of you who continue to read my postings and respond with your thoughts. Since my last blog entry a well known Australian, Steve "the Croc Hunter" Irwin, died an incredibly unfortunate death in a freak underwater accident. Although...

15 September, 2006

I recently had an opportunity to visit an old employer of mine who was, in reality, far more than a "boss". Although he was my direct manager for almost a decade (in various guises) he was also my mentor and undoubtedly the most significant...

07 August, 2006

Although I sincerely believe happiness is the ultimate goal in life there are many who for various reasons don't rate it as highly as I do. I am, in most situations, an open minded person but I find this a little hard to understand...

27 July, 2006

Over the last few weeks I've written and published two tips on my other site (making changes) that have received an incredibly wonderful and positive response. As such, I thought I'd share a slightly modified version with you in this Blog. A couple of...

10 July, 2006

Happiness - surely one of the most sought after goals in the world yet also, one of the most elusive. But why, when we know so much about the key variables that contribute to happiness, do so many people miss the mark? Quite simply, because...

26 June, 2006

Several weeks ago Kim Peart, someone who's becoming a regular contributor to this happy community, wrote a short piece for this blog that by all accounts was well liked. So here's another one by Kim...

19 June, 2006

Unless you're living in a cave somewhere, without any access to newspapers or television, you've probably noticed (even if you're not a sports' fan) that the Football (or Soccer) World Cup is currently being played. What I've also noticed is that so many people seem...

16 June, 2006