8 ways to be a happier mom Story Highlights Study: Moms rate child care only slightly higher than housework on enjoyment scale To be a happy mom, value what you do, find ways to add fun Acknowledge anger, frustration, irritation; they're normal emotions Take the long view; remind yourself that...
I don't always agree 100% with his thoughts on happiness but the article below, by Prof Bob Cummins is well worth reading for anyone interested in happiness and associated issues. Understanding happiness By Bob Cummins It is fashionable for writers and media commentators to discuss happiness....
It's been a while but a recent mailing from Lou Tice has led me to once again share his thoughts with you. As is often the case, his writings are not directly related to happiness but even though he doesn't speficially refer to happiness...
I have for quite some time now advocated the position that happiness is partly about changing what can be changed, accepting what can't be changed and being wise enough to know the difference. In recent years cognitive therapy, an approach very much based on change,...
The Future is Not Economics but Happinomics | By Ian Yeoman At a time when oil prices are $130 a barrel, house prices are falling, the economy is faltering, we are concerned about our jobs, a human pandemic is around the corner, there seems to be...
I've referred to the work of Jon Gordon before and I do so again as he writes about "Failing Forward". Jon's concept is very much like the more formal construct of resilience and we know from the positive psychology research that those who experience...
Simple living leads us to happiness David Pearce Times Colonist Sunday, May 25, 2008 Canada might be on the brink of a recession. How can one lessen the impact of a recession? By being economically free. Economically free means being willing to reject the blandishments of...
During times of busyness the last thing on your mind is probably your life goals; you are more likely to be concerned with preparing the kids for school, getting to the next meeting or somehow or other negotiating your next challenge; life beyond this point...
I've always maintained that happiness is not just feeling good during good times. It is this but in addition, happiness is also effectively working through difficult times. It's bouncing back from adversity. Happiness is learning from mistakes. And it's overcoming obstacles. In short, happiness involves...