How to live positively with negative people
via Dr Tim Sharp (aka Dr Happy) - from my free, weekly eNewsletter In an ideal world, everyone with whom we interacted would be positive, uplifting, kind and caring and supportive...
11 June, 2018
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Instead of trying to be happy ALL the time, try this instead…
via Time.com by Judith Muskowitz The pressure to be positive pervades U.S. culture. No matter what the problem is, it seems it can be solved by looking on the bright side. Having a bad day? Simply keep smiling. Bank account overdrawn? Buy a lottery ticket and...
08 June, 2018
10 things to say to yourself when you feel life’s just a little bit crazy!
Ever feel like life's just a bit out of control? A bit chaotic and crazy? Ever think happiness is just an illusion? An impossible dream? Well, we all feel like this at times. But we can all regain control and enjoy more positive emotions such as happiness if...
08 June, 2018
My thoughts on the sad loss of Kate Spade and why we need to talk about suicide and mental ill-health
via WHIMN by Dr Tim Sharp (aka #DrHappy) Many, if not all of you would be familiar with Kate Spade. If not with her personally, then almost certainly with her bags (or clothing and accessories). For those who might not be aware, the story of Kate Spade...
07 June, 2018
4 harsh truths that will make you a better person
via Eric Barker Why is it that whenever someone says, “face the facts” you know you’re about to hear something you don’t want to hear? Probably because of a second cliche: “The truth hurts.” Nobody recommends denial — but nobody recommends procrastination, either. And we’re all prone...
06 June, 2018
Have more positive conversations by using this one, single word
If happiness is significantly determined by relationships, which it is...
05 June, 2018
How to discover (or re-discover) your sense of purpose!
Real happiness is about fun and laughing and playing and joy. But real happiness is ALSO about living a life with and on purpose; with meaning and direction. For most seeking happiness, the former is often easier than the latter. But for those needing to discover, or...
04 June, 2018
How to live a good life when you have no idea what you’re doing!
by Dr Tim Sharp (aka Dr Happy) So many self-help books and articles and speakers invite readers and listeners to "live their best possible lives"...
04 June, 2018
The friend effect – the simple secret to health and happiness
via the Guardian by Jenny Stevens For some, eating alone can be a joyous thing: forking mouthfuls of pasta straight from the pan, peanut butter licked off a spoon, the unbridled pleasure of walking home from the chippie alone on a cold night. But regularly eating...
02 June, 2018