Author: Dr Happy

It won't surprise anyone to read that meaning and purpose are crucial to happiness and wellbeing. I'm pretty confident that most people, especially anyone reading this, know that happiness is more than just smiling and laughing. Having fun and enjoying pleasure is part of happiness,...

21 March, 2023

Is it really possible? Could happiness really be that simple? Is it possible that my happiness could come down to asking just one question??? Well, if you're in any way interested in happiness and being happy, in wellbeing and living a good life, then it's almost certainly...

20 March, 2023

We all want happiness. And we all work. So it's safe to assume we'd all like happiness at work! This article provides some great, simple reminders of what we can do to boost our happiness and wellbeing in the workplace. via the Conversation by Cary...

19 March, 2023

Real happiness isn't just feeling good all the time. Positive emotions, like happiness, are great. But the reality is, we'll all also experience negative emotions so knowing how to manage and master these is also part of living a good and healthy life. This is...

17 March, 2023

Self-control and discipline are often seen as foundational components of success in life, including mental health and happiness. And they often are. But even if something is beneficial more often than not, almost everything has a dark side. What if more self control wasn't necessarily...

16 March, 2023

As the saying goes, "too much of a good thing isn't good any more". This is very true when it comes to many of the components of health and wellbeing and happiness. Exercise is obviously great; over-exercising and not resting enough can be problematic. Sleep...

15 March, 2023

When most people think about happiness they think about "me". But the research clearly suggests that happiness is more about "we". Positive relationships, connectedness, belonging ...

14 March, 2023

Happiness and unhappiness, for that matter, are not just objective phenomena to be observed or experienced. They're very much subjective; which means the ways we think about and interpret happiness and sadness and all other emotions matters. It matters a lot. Do you even know...

13 March, 2023

Joy and play are too often seen as frivolous or as time wasters. But Positive Psychology research clearly suggests otherwise; fun and play are important contributors to health and happiness, wellbeing and even longevity. So, if you're looking to boost your happiness and wellbeing then...

10 March, 2023