On the last page of one of the greatest novels of all time, Anna Karenin, Levin, one of the main characters in this wonderful and epic drama, finally discovers what I think is one of the best definitions of happiness in all of literature. Tolstoy...
by Heidi Garrett The Examiner The Declaration of Independence states inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. On this last part, it is wrong. In the quest to constantly chase happiness, we are unable to ever truly achieve it. Happiness isn't a destination, it's a...
Happiness is having the energy to do what you want & what you need to do to live a good life; it's hard to be happy if you're sick & tired! So eat well, exercise and keep active, and ensure you get enough sleep and rest...
And following on from the previous happiness research story, here are some more practical tips for boosting happiness in your relationships...
Apparently, it's during the good times when the health of a relationship shows up most clearly - and its breakup can be predicted most accurately, according to studies to be reported this weekend. A lukewarm or deflating reaction to a partner's positive news tells more about...
With my new book ("100 Ways to Happy Children: a guide for parents") due out in just over a month I've been thinking a lot lately about happiness and parenting. And I've found myself frequently advocating the dangers of "quality" time...
The Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology issued the following news release: Brain detects happiness more quickly than sadness People make value judgements about others based on their facial expressions. A new study, carried out be Spanish and Brazilian researchers, shows that - after looking at a face...
As regular readers of my happiness blog and writings would well be aware, positive psychology is about much more than just happiness. It is about happiness but it's also about wellbeing, resilience and many more important constructs. Am0ng other things, happiness and positive psychology...