The following story from Gimundo.com proves once again that there really are good things happening in the world. And this one is very close to my heart - I'm a big believer in supporting literacy programs as I believe that literacy assists those in...
I just read a short article on self-esteem and as is often the case, I couldn't help but think about the applications to happiness. How do you see yourself? What place does happiness take in your own personal vision of you, your world and...
The following article is a review of a new book, Life Coaching, which is primarily written for those practising as coaches or those wanting to enter the field of life coaching. At The Happiness Institute we offer positive psychology coaching for those wanting more happiness...
I found the following article in the Sydney Morning Herald online and although I stumbled across it in the business section I think there are some very relevant ideas for those of us seeking happiness. Do you think you have to find happiness all...
As some of you may already know, my next book (due out early'ish next year) is on the vitally important topic of raising happy children. As well as touching on many other happiness topics and happiness strategies I write about the relationship between happiness...
Please enjoy this great posting from "The Happiness Project" (http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project). Do you have trouble sticking to your resolutions? Turns out that it really does matter. Yesterday's New York Times Magazine had a very interesting cover story, Gary Taubes's Do We Really Know What Makes Us...
Some Dark Thoughts on Happiness The large points first: Most happiness researchers agree that being surrounded by friends and family is one of the most crucial determinants of our well-being. Yet New York, as surprisingly neighborly a city as it is, is still predicated on a...
Is ê¢__‘–Do Unto Others" Written Into Our Genes? Yarek Waszul Many people will say it is morally acceptable to pull a switch that diverts a train, killing just one person instead of the five on the other track. But if asked to save the same five...
The secret to true happiness By MAEVE HARAN Daily Mail Why aren't I happier?' sometimes seems the anthem of our age. We look for happiness everywhere: through work, success, through our choice of partner and even in our home. And when we don't find it we...
China's happiest cities HANGZHOU, Sep. 16 FU GUOYONG UPIA Asia Online Guest Commentary Chinese citizens are being asked to select the country's 10 "happiest cities" by filling out a questionnaire and casting their votes in the country's first such competition. Participants may choose from a list of 35 large and...