Author: Dr Happy

Today's short and practical post began with a carefully worded header. Note, I didn't write "when others let me down" but rather, "when I feel let down by others". What's the difference? Well, the later recognises that the real issue is MY response. Sure, others might have...

11 July, 2024

We all have days or weeks, even, when we struggle with motivation and energy. But that need not stop you from carrying on and getting what you need done. Although it's OK to pause and rest at times, here are a few things that have helped...

09 July, 2024

I'm well aware that enjoying happiness and a good life is easier said than done. Happiness definitely comes more easily for some, than others, but for many of us it takes work, over and over again, day after day through thick and thin. But happiness is possible;...

05 July, 2024

The other day, I was sitting outside a cafe, quietly enjoying a coffee as I do sometimes on my morning walk, when a woman came out of the cafe and brightly said "good morning" to the man sitting next to me. Almost immediately, however, she realised...

03 July, 2024

In my weekly eNewsletter, that went out this morning, I included a short excerpt from the Introduction of my new book, "Lost & Found - how to wander your way to a better life" which I'm very excited to say is OUT TOMORROW!  I'll be including...

01 July, 2024

I know this is a bit cliched but I also know, I don't mind a good cliche from time to time. Many great quotes or stories become cliched because they're used or told a lot, because their good. And so there's much good in much that's...

26 June, 2024

Today is a new day; another opportunity to commit to health and happiness and to set or reset meaningful goals.  Today I can choose to soldier on and persevere, or change directions and renegotiate where appropriate. Today I can move my body, care for my wellbeing, eat...

25 June, 2024