Author: Dr Happy

In all my years of working as a psychologist, I've never met anyone who's hated their way to happiness. On the other hand, there's no doubt that those who're kind to themselves, those who practice self-compassion, tend to be happier and generally more satisfied with...

28 December, 2022

Optimism is good. Optimism is VERY good. Optimism has been found to be associated with higher levels of happiness and wellbeing, resilience and even longevity. But for optimism to "work", for it to bring about "real" health and happiness, it needs to be grounded in...

27 December, 2022

Anxiety is one of the most common of the "negative" emotions. Anxiety is also one of the most common of all emotions; and at times, it's perfectly normal and appropriate. But there's no doubt anxiety can become unhealthy and overwhelming; and there's also no doubt...

24 December, 2022

Was 2022 a stressful year for you? Do / did you feel burnt out? Would you like to enjoy more happiness and energy and positivity in 2023? Maybe "rest" isn't the whole answer (although it might be part of it). Maybe the answer (at least...

22 December, 2022

It's sometimes said that happiness comes not from direct effort, but more so as a consequence of doing the right things. I'm not entirely sure this is true, but I am sure that some of us get in our own way, that some of us...

22 December, 2022

When people think about happiness and wellbeing, self-help and self-development, in one way or other they probably think about "finding yourself". But what does it really mean to "find yourself"? Who are you? and why do you need to be found? Do you really only...

21 December, 2022

When I saw this article it really resonated. On pretty much every level, my life is objectively great. At the same time, however, more often than I'd like, I struggle to enjoy happiness. Having experienced mental ill-health for much of my adult life, most specifically...

20 December, 2022