Author: Dr Happy

8 Radical Life Perspectives That Will Slap You Across The Face

Happiness and a good life depends very much on how we think about the world around us. What happens to us is obviously important; but how we interpret what happens is just as, if not more important. This can be called mindset or optimism of...

19 May, 2023

These 2 Science-Backed Daily Exercises Dramatically Improve Mental Health

There are lots of articles out there claiming to proffer ways to boost your happiness and wellbeing. Some are good; some not so. But if you stick to the evidence-based suggestions, of which there are many, there's little doubt you'll find lots of great ways...

15 May, 2023

Setbacks are inevitable, here’s your brain’s survival guide to get motivated again

A life without setbacks would be, well, not a "real" life. If you're not failing or falling then you're probably not doing anything! Facing challenges along the way is just part of finding the way; just as unhappiness and distress is an inherent part of...

15 May, 2023

How to Practice Radical Acceptance

Life doesn't always turn out how we'd like. And accepting this is a crucial part of happiness and positive mental health. Acceptance isn't the same as resignation, or giving in. But rather, the active acknowledgement of reality and the active acceptance of all, good and...

14 May, 2023

This Simple Practice Can Make You Happy and More Resilient in as Little as a Minute a Day

When it comes to happiness, it's not always as easy as it might seem. And when it comes to happiness, it's implausible to think any one thing will make a massive difference. But happiness, ultimately, does come down to the sum total of many small...

14 May, 2023

Looking for a Happiness Boost? Try These 7 Habits

It isn’t realistic to be happy all the time, but these habits can go a long way. via Psychology Today by Roxy Zarrabi KEY POINTS Research demonstrates that one's level of happiness eventually goes back to baseline after any positive change has taken place.Research estimates that genetics account...

13 May, 2023

Why a solid ‘life operating system’ is your key to success and happiness

The devices we use, each and every day, like our smartphones and laptops, all depend on an "operating system". This system is frequently updated and "guides" the effective functioning of said devices. Whether we realise it or not, we too have "operating systems"; the values...

13 May, 2023

Here’s How to Actually Be Kinder to Yourself

So many of us are so hard on ourselves so often. And it's hard to be happy if you're constantly beating yourself up! Happiness, real and enduring happiness, depends at least in part on self-kindness and self-compassion. This isn't about being selfish or self-centred; it's...

12 May, 2023

According to new research, our purchases may make us happier when they’re motivated by goals we care about.

Can money buy happiness? This is a question that's been asked for many, many years. But I'm not sure it's the right question! When it comes to happiness, nothing is really that simple. Money can buy happiness, if it's used in the right way for...

12 May, 2023

How to set yourself free with ritual

Almost all ancient cultures and religions have some form of ritual. In some way or other, these rituals and routines are set up to remind us to do "the right thing". That "right thing" might vary, but we can still all use ritual and routine...

11 May, 2023