Author: Dr Happy

In another summary / update post, I'm happy to share just a few of the articles I've seen this week that touch on happiness, positive psychology, resilience, mental health and any / all related topics. I hope you find something here that might be helpful...

02 December, 2023

It would be inaccurate to say it's a "new" problem; because "black and white" or "dichotomous" thinking has been around for a long time. As someone who's experienced depression for much of my life, I'm very familiar with it (not in a good way)! Psychologists...

01 December, 2023

I'm pretty sure you've heard the saying or seen the hashtag, #itsoknottobeok I'm not always a fan of these types of social media trends, because by definition they oversimplify, making mental ill-health or happiness or wellbeing or whatever seem ridiculously and unrealistically obvious. But I do...

30 November, 2023

In recent weeks, I've become aware of several juxtapositions in my life. I'm keen to let something go; but sad that it might soon be gone. I'm excited about several new opportunities; but anxious and a bit stressed about all that needs to be done....

29 November, 2023

I woke up today, as I'm sure you did, to another day. Another day or challenges and opportunities. Another day or stressors and joys. Another day in which we all have the opportunity to choose ...

27 November, 2023

If you're reading this then you're interested in happiness, mental health, psychology, positive psychology or all of the above! But that doesn't mean you have the time to read all the great articles that are written and published, each and every week. I do! That's...

24 November, 2023

More often than not, I talk and write about what you CAN DO to foster and develop more happiness in your life. But occasionally, I remember to remind readers and listeners that it's also important to consider what you should NOT DO unless you want...

23 November, 2023