What makes people happy? For most individuals, that's a long conversation. But for large groups, researchers have been able to tease out some interesting general findings. By surveying some 80,000 people across the globe, social psychologists were recently able to chart collective levels of satisfaction with...
This story has little, if anything to do with happiness life coaching. In fact, it has only an indirect connection with happiness...
Some people find happiness in the strangest places...
Vincent van Gogh (the artist) once said - "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" Dr. Happy says - "What would life be if we had no courage to strive for happiness?" Do what you can to be happy...
As I get closer to finishing my day I realise it's been somewhat of a mixed bag. A few hours ago, I was filled with happiness. I'd achieved much and was confident my happiness life coaching programs were progressing well and helping many....
I've recently been reading a book of Zen stories and came across the following suggestions (which are supposed to be practised every day) that I believe make for a very sensible approach to living and to happiness! - meditate first thing every morning - get to be...
Although I've not yet read it, I recently read about a new book called "The Art of Being Kind" by Stefan Einhorn. I'm definitely going to chase it up but in the mean time I thought I'd share with you a few key points...
A recent article in the Business Review Weekly (BRW) argues that changing demographics mean employers will need to be more flexible and understanding of employee needs. Among other things, the combination of a severe job & skills shortage and the growing partcipation of women and...
''Our world is a smaller place today. We travel around a lot. We do meet each other, we do marry each other, and we make friends with each other. That's a wonderful time for our world where, as the world gets smaller, we get to...
Life sometimes gets in the way of a better life. Sound like a contradiction? Let's analyze. Everyday life is often hectic. We juggle job, family, relationships, responsibilities, our own well-being and the list goes on. Things get in the way of our goals of having...