With all that's happened over the last few years and all that's continuing to happen, many of us are feeling tired, exhausted and/or burnt-out. Even in more "normal" times, lack of energy and low motivation are common. There are a variety of reasons for this...
If you're familiar with my work then you'll know I'm a big fan of habits. I've written a whole series of Audible Original audiobooks / podcast based on the notion of positive habits. It started with Habits for Happiness, then moved on to Habits for...
We all love a good weekend. But weekends aren't just for fun; or at least, they shouldn't just be for fun. There's nothing wrong at all with enjoying your weekends; in fact, that's super important and health and great for your happiness and so much...
Many factors are frequently talked about when considering happiness. Factors like goal achievement, wellbeing, optimism, hope, gratitude and positive relationships. And these are all extremely relevant and important. But one factor that doesn't quite receive the same amount of attention is ...
When it comes to happiness and, in fact, many things in life, lots of people look for answers. Which is not an inappropriate or irrational thing to do. But sometimes, as many of the great philosophers have illustrated, it can be more effective to look...
In many ways, happiness and living a good life involves saying YES to life, saying YES to adventure and experiences and so much more. But at the same time, given the obvious fact that we all have limited time, in order to say YES to...
There's lots of debate amongst happiness experts about whether happiness is the journey or the destination. Is it something to actively work towards, or a side effect of other positive endeavours? To be honest, the research findings are mixed: and I think there's an argument...
We live in a serious world. We have serious jobs. And responsibilities. I would NEVER suggest we should joke around and be silly all the time. But that being said, humour and playfulness are often underrated; used appropriately, laughter and joy can be powerful forces...
via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks I glanced into my teenage daughter’s bedroom one spring afternoon last year, expecting to find her staring absentmindedly at the Zoom screen that passed for high school during the pandemic. Instead, she was laughing uproariously at a video she...
I've never hidden my strong belief that happiness, and other positive emotions, are important. In fact, this isn't just my belief, it's the conclusion I've come to based on numerous scientific studies. But I've also never hidden my belief, also based on the science PLUS...