People who are unhappy in life are unlikely to find satisfaction at work. This is the finding of a study published online April 1, 2010, in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. Assistant Professor Nathan Bowling of Wright State University, USA, and colleagues Kevin Eschleman...
What can we do to enjoy happiness this Easter long weekend? With no disrespect intended to those of you who see this coming long weekend as a religious occassion, I propose that the next 4 days can also be an occassion during which we can...
Where are you looking for happiness? It might not be where you think it is! In a recent NY Times opinion piece David Brooks referred to what he called "The Sandra Bullock Trade". The "trade" he was referring to was the situation this particular actor found...
Practising gratitude can make even tough times worthwhile; happiness isn't just enjoying the good times it's also effectively working through and learning from the difficult times. Gratitude has been found, in many contexts, to boost happiness and postive emotions as well as build resilience and...
Do we always need to say yes to what's offered? Do we always need to accept those job promotions, pay increases, offers to upgrade etc? Today I read this fascinating story about a Russian man whose considering NOT accepting a $1,000,000 prize (see here). Now I've...
I thought you might find this article, from The Happiness Institute's free eNewsletter (out this morning), interesting...
Some authors, including Kay Redfield Jamison, think there is more to depression than negativity. How can sadness be of any possible benefit? In the following article, Timothy T.C. So discusses the positive side of sadness. The emphasis of positive psychology on building the best things in...
I hope you enjoy this interesting, happiness related article from Psychology Today...
If happiness stems atleast in part from helping others, then this article is very relevant for any of us seeking more positive emotions...
On a busy street in central Hong Kong, a car pulled out of a building as I walked past it. The driver stopped the car and let me pass. He looked at me, smiled, and gestured for me to go first. _ã–What a gracious man!_ã...