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I've said many times, it's hard to be happy if you're sick and tired.  In response to this, we can enhance our happiness and quality of life by exercising, eating well AND ensuring we get enough sleep and rest.  With the weekend AND Festive Season holidays approaching,...

03 December, 2014

I stumbled upon this article and initially, thought I'd share it because the 10 recommendations from St. Thomas Aquinas seemed very good for those of us trying to live our best lives and to enjoy happiness and success.  But then I noticed the subheading and thought...

03 December, 2014

We all make mistakes.  None of us will ever live a "perfect" life.  Accordingly, we'll often have regrets; we might not be able to eliminate them but for success and happiness we can minimise them.  The happiest people are aware of life's risks and challenges and know that...

01 December, 2014

Our friends over in North America have recently celebrated Thanksgiving but the process of giving thanks is something we could all benefit from each and every day.  Gratitude and appreciation contribute significantly and positively to happiness and health. If this is something of interest to you...

28 November, 2014

by Sarah van Gelder from the Huffington Post We come into this world naked with nothing to count on but love. Along the way, we pick up other ideas about what's important -- status, possessions, money, a bucket list of experiences and accomplishments. But those who reflect...

27 November, 2014

Here at The Happiness Institute our focus, mostly, is on positive psychology.  That is, our primary reason for being is to promote the principles of positive psychology to assist as many people as possible to thrive and flourish.  We frequently promote the pursuit of a purposeful life;...

25 November, 2014