The science of Positive Psychology has developed enormously over the last few decades. But we still owe a huge debt of gratitude to the original founders; two of whom have sadly died in recent times. This great article from The Greater Good, by James McConchie,...
As someone who speaks and writes A LOT about happiness, I spend a significant amount of time busting myths and misconceptions. And one of them is that we can't be happy ALL the time; that wouldn't, quite simply, be normal or healthy. I also spend...
Nihilism is often seen as a negative philosophy; even a depressing one. But that's not really how I (and many others) interpret it. Believing there's no pre-ordained meaning in the world allows each of us to create our own meaning in the world; and that...
Life can be fun. There's so much to smile and laugh about and for which we can be grateful. At the same time, however, life isn't always easy or joyous. In fact, life can sometimes be painful; but that's OK ...
For many years now, I've been saying that happiness is something you choose. It's not always easy, but if we make good decisions, over and over again, we can massively increase our chances of enjoying happiness and of living a good life. We won't ALWAYS...
It's often said that change is the only constant. We are always in flux; but especially over new year, things tend to change and in many ways, we want them to. Most people, in some way or other, look to a new calendar year as...
At this time of year there are all sorts of dates and traditions. Depending on your religious beliefs or even the calendar you follow, expectations abound regarding what we should or shouldn't do and think and more. That's all well and good ...
We all have to do some form of work. And although it's often framed negatively, work can be a significant source of happiness in our lives. We might not all be able to do what we love, but we can all learn to love what...
Anxiety is one of, if not THE most common form of emotional distress and mental ill-health. Anxiety is ALSO one of the most treatable forms of unhappiness and psychological illness. It's not always easy; it's DEFINITELY not always easy. But there are a range of...
There are few things more important in life, or in a GOOD LIFE anyway, than kindness and gratitude. Being kind and appreciative set us up for a range of positive emotions including happiness, and boost our health and wellbeing. We all "know" we should do...