Author: Dr Happy

Why are we all so serious? Or is it just me! So often, fun and play are discounted as frivolous and unimportant whereas the reality, as we know from the research, is that these activities / emotions are integral to our happiness and wellbeing. Check...

29 December, 2021

Too often too many of us think happiness will come from the big things; those big wins and those big successes, the major, life changing events that set us up for glory and success. And sometimes they might. But that's the problem, they only happen...

29 December, 2021

Living a great life need not be that hard. I'm not saying it's always easy; but we can make things easier! Using research based strategies we can massively increase our chances of doing what works and so thus, enjoying the benefits. And Eric Barker sums...

28 December, 2021

I've no doubt we can all become happier. I've also no doubt that it's easier said than done. And further, I've even less doubt that if you're reading this you've almost certainly tried most, if not all, of the more common happiness boosting strategies. That's...

27 December, 2021

With the New Year on us there is, as always, lots of talk about resolutions and goal settings. Which is all great. But what about ...

26 December, 2021

Happiness and success require learning and growth. It's important to accept where you are and be happy with what you have BUT it's also helpful to look towards where you can improve. We can all learn from the past, to be better in the future,...

24 December, 2021

New Years Resolutions (and goals in general) are often about starting something new. Which is great! But sometimes we need to STOP old things and let things go. Which is what this great article by Marina Khidekel is all about ...

24 December, 2021

With a new year often comes new goals. Many of you are probably setting New Years Resolutions. Which is great. But which can also often be a source of frustration and disappointment if not done well. One of the simplest ways to maximise the chances...

23 December, 2021

The science of Positive Psychology has developed enormously over the last few decades. But we still owe a huge debt of gratitude to the original founders; two of whom have sadly died in recent times. This great article from The Greater Good, by James McConchie,...

23 December, 2021