by Helen Hawkes for the Northern Star Subjective well-being is the nickname experts in the field give to happiness. Homeless people in Calcutta have been found to be less unhappy than those in California, because they have a stronger sense of community. It makes you wonder what happiness...
Pondering the Pieces of the Puzzle...
Hello there; I hope you're enjoying this June Sunday. Today I thought I's share with you this simple article that highlights some research suggesting for more happiness, we should simply be nice...
by Joe Wilner at PsychCentral Has anyone ever told you to “lighten up”? I’ve heard this before, and often the person telling me was right. It took me a while to realize it, but sometimes the smallest things can get to us overly upset. Don’t get me wrong,...
The positive psychology research from the last decade or two indicates that there's absolutely no doubt that happiness and wellbeing, living a good life and flourishing depend at least in part on good quality relationships. Although we all make our own decisions about healthy living...
by SARAH HAMPSON from Monday's Globe and Mail Here’s some counterintuitive news. You should aim for The Good Enough Life. Oh, I know. It sounds pathetic, defeated: the goal of someone who lacks high standards and a good work ethic, someone who is willing to settle for...
As sent out in this morning's free eNewsletter from The Happiness Institute (you can sign up on our home page) I thought you might like this great article from one of the leading researchers and practioners in the study of positive psychology and happiness, Robert...
I hope you find this article useful and beneficial for your happiness...
I have not qualms in acknowledging that I've had a bit of a rough month. Not everything has gone badly, in fact some things have gone extremely well; but I've had more than my share of challenges in recent times and not surprisingly, this has...
What can I say but that this short, succinct article is both relevant to all of us who're part of The Happiness Institute's community and of interest to any and all who're keep to ensure they maximise their happiness. So read on and enjoy...