There's no doubt you can be happy on your own. "Solo" pursuits such as reading and many other hobbies are, especially for those of us who're more introverted and sensitive, essential for the calm some of us need to feel good. At the same time,...
There are many things we can all do to be happy and successful. And in fact, what I need to do might be different to what you need to do. At the same time, however, there are some common strategies, some strengths we could all...
When it comes to mental health and happiness I'd never recommend doing just one thing. Rather, for most of us most of the time, there are many habits we should try to develop in the many domains of our lives. That being said, if I...
I don't personally use affirmations but I do, most of the time, have something akin to a "motto". These change from time to time but they are, at the moment, my reminder and/or inspiration. At the moment, my motto is "GET OUTSIDE" and this article,...
Laughter is SO important and has SO many benefits. But too often we underrate it; or discount it as frivolous or maybe even immature. But laughter and joy bring happiness and energy that make everything in life better. And here are some ways to bring...
Imagine you found the most comfortable pair of shoes ...
There are many things we all know are good for our health and wellbeing and happiness. I think we all know that exercise and healthy eating, setting and working towards meaningful goals, connecting with others and even fostering gratitude are all positive and healthy practices....
Having studied psychology, including mental ill-health and happiness, for many decades now I've learned many things about what makes humans tick; and what makes them tick well! I'd never say there's a "secret" or that one thing is necessarily more important than others; but I...
We are, in essence, social animals. And so, comparing yourself to others is a pretty natural and common thing to do. But, that doesn't mean it's always helpful. In fact, social comparison is one of the worst destroyers of happiness! If you'd like to stop,...
Spending time outside, preferably in nature, has been shown to be good for our health and wellbeing. Being outside in nature can reduce distress, such as anxiety and depression, and also boost positive emotions, such as happiness and awe! Given that we're also typically moving...