Author: Dr Happy

Should parents be trying to raise happier children, or more confident ones?

17 ways to raise a more confident child (which will, undoubtedly, make for a happier parent!)  Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, says a kid who lacks confidence will be...

29 August, 2016

According to this Harvard psychologist, you might be thinking about happiness all wrong!

via Business Insider by Shana Lebowitz Generally speaking, trying hard is a great way to achieve most of what you want in life. Put in more effort at work and your prospects for a promotion will almost definitely improve — at least more than they would if...

26 August, 2016

17 habits of people who’re always positive and happy

via Bustle by Raven Ishak Have you ever met someone and wondered how they're so positive all the time. They're always so happy and never complain. There are specific types of habits that positive people have that help maintain their happy demeanor. While it might seem...

25 August, 2016

30 tips for more mental strength and happiness

via Inc.com  What have you tried for 30 days that changed everything? originally appeared onQuora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Mike Leary, Psychotherapist in private practice, on Quora: Mental happiness in ninety days with 30 habits...

24 August, 2016

Tidy up and declutter for more happiness!

Is happiness to be found in cleanliness? Will tidying up tip your mood toward positive emotions and being happy? Keep reading below to find out (and to find more happiness)...

24 August, 2016

5 positivity habits for more happiness

via Inc.com by Jessica Stillman Are optimists born or made? We tend to think of those who see the sunnier side of life as having been blessed with a positive disposition. And it's true that some significant portion of our happiness is probably determined by our pre-set...

24 August, 2016

Is the key to happiness at work what you do outside of work?

via Science of Us by Cari Romm All but the luckiest among us, at some point during their careers, will have at least one job that’s not so great, or even straight-up bad. If that’s the case, there are a handful of coping strategies that can...

23 August, 2016

How to develop a strong positive self-image for more happiness & success

A Strong, Positive Self-Image Is The Best Possible Preparation For Success by Jay Hill via LifeHack How do you see yourself? One of the key determining factors in your chance for success, happiness and how others see you is your self-image. With a positive self-image, you will be...

22 August, 2016

Make these 4 mindset changes and enjoy massive gains in happiness & success

via LifeHack by Nick Darlington “Change is the only constant in life.” — Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher Nowhere today is this more apparent than in the business world. New technologies are launched daily, business models have changed and continue to change, lean startup thinking has proliferated and the traditional...

19 August, 2016

Habits can make your happiness; these 15 habits might also be costing you happiness

via Huffington Post by Elyse Santilli  1. Comparing yourself to others. Comparison has been called the thief of joy and for good reason — every minute you spend wishing you were someone else is a minute of your own life wasted. Comparing yourself to others also misses...

19 August, 2016