As some of you might know, my initial training in psychology was in Clinical Psychology. So, in very simple terms, I learned how to help people who were experiencing various forms of mental ill-health, like stress, depression and anxiety. Much of that "helping" came from a cognitive-behavioural...
I know we're still in October; but only just. And before you know it we'll be well into November and then ...
I'm feeling good today! That might not seem like such a significant thing for some of you, but for me, who lives with depression and anxiety, it's not as common as it is for some and not as common as I'd like. For those like me for...
Last night I spoke at a wonderful event, at a suburban library, in which I was interviewed about my latest book, "Lost & Found: how to wander your way to a better life" as well as all things happiness, mental health and ...
Much of the psychology research, and the strategies that develop out of that, tend to focus on how we, as individuals, respond to our own inner experiences like our thoughts and feelings. All of which is very important. But what’s also important is how others respond to...
Hope is a key contributor to happiness and wellbeing. In fact, it's hard to imagine living a truly happy life without hope. At it's extreme, hopelessness is at the heart of depression, and suicidality, whereas hope provides motivation and inspiration to live and to live well. But...
Hello there, and welcome back to my blog. In addition to penning my own articles on a regular basis, from time to time I like to publish a post that's not original, but that highlights some of the more interesting articles I've found in recent weeks...
For several decades, as I’ve worked as a consulting psychologist and workplace / executive coach, the topics of stress, work-life balance, burnout and more have been constant. As part of that, one of the questions I’ve been asked numerous times, is how to switch off after...
I exercise most mornings; and I exercise out in our small courtyard, which is a great way to start the day not just with the physical activity but also with some natural sunlight. Just after I began this morning, however, it started raining. I was partially...
Although I'm sometimes known as "Dr Happy", and although I'm the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of The Happiness Institute, I'm actually less interested in happiness per se and more interested in thriving and flourishing; that is, in living and helping others to live their best...