Author: Dr Happy

Change doesn't have to be big. From little things, big things grow. When it comes to happiness and wellbeing, doing the right type of little things, consistently and over the long term, is often the easiest and best way to achieve what you want. So,...

09 March, 2023

Positive Psychology is not JUST about positive emotions like happiness. That being said, positive emotions like happiness have been found to be very important for health and wellbeing, thriving and flourishing. As such, creating and embracing happiness and joy and more is well worth the...

08 March, 2023

We all get upset. And I don't know about you, but much of my upset comes from me catastrophising and overgeneralising. What that means is that for me, to stay calm and happy as much as possible, I need to constantly work on keeping things...

06 March, 2023

I've been fascinated with the story of Sisyphus for many years now. The idea that life is full of monotonous and repetitive hardships, which we must somehow endure, is something I think all of us can relate to at least one some days, to some...

05 March, 2023

There are many formulas for happiness. Many have written about all the very many secrets to happiness. I myself have written and spoken much about habits for happiness. And they're all useful! In different ways for different people there are different paths to happiness and...

03 March, 2023

Improving your mental health is not always the same as boosting your happiness. But sometimes it is. Overcoming depression and anxiety and other forms of distress won't always create more positive emotions such as happiness. But sometimes it will. At the end of the day,...

01 March, 2023