Author: Dr Happy

30 Things About Life Everyone Should Learn Before Turning 30 This is the first big milestone. by Nicolas Cole via Inc.com Life is full of lessons. Some lessons are learned in an instant--like when you touch a hot stove. Others take time to fully understand--for example, what it...

06 May, 2017

via brit.co by Krista Gray Why Learning How to Forgive Can Make You Happier Life is a roller coaster of amazing highs and disappointing lows, like breakups and goodbyes. When it comes to these kinds of interpersonal conflicts, the best thing you can do is take the...

05 May, 2017

via the Washington Post by Colby Itkowitz Want to live longer, enjoy life more and actually find that elusive happiness? Among the dozens of big ideas shared this week at the international TED conference — from a robot that could outperform students on college exams to an...

04 May, 2017

by Dr Tim Sharp (aka Dr Happy) At first sight the title of this posting might seem like an oxymoron. At the very least, it may well appear confusing. But that's (at least partially) the point; because the term "happiness" is itself, for many people, somewhat confusing. A...

02 May, 2017

It's been known for quite some time now that exercise is associated with happiness and better mental health. But why? Why are we happier when we exercise more? What are the links between exercise and happiness? If this is something that's of interest to you then keep reading...

02 May, 2017

If, like me, you're interested in minimalism; and especially in the relationship between minimalism and happiness, then this article is well worth reading. But remember, that like most things in life, there are myths and misconceptions about minimalism (and happiness). Minimalism is not, as is partially...

01 May, 2017

Happiness - it's a positive emotion. Happiness - it's also an absence of, or the effective management of negative emotions. Happiness - it's not necessarily then or when but now. All of which hints at why mindfulness can be so helpful and useful...

30 April, 2017

via Inc.com by Jessica Stillman If you want to study happiness, you first have to define what you mean by the word. There are the momentary pleasures of a great glass of wine, a smile on a child's face, or a soft couch after a long day....

27 April, 2017