I've just finished writing a new book on anger (stay tuned for more details). And as I've been doing so, I've been thinking a lot about forgiveness. I've been reminded that there are few things more important in life, in so many situations, than forgiveness...
I've spent much of my adult life trying to achieve things. Productivity is the "gold medal" in our society. And that's kind of OK. I like being productive, I like helping others be productive. It leads to satisfaction and achievement which are important forms of...
Happiness is great. In fact it's much greater and more beneficial than most people realise. At the same time, however, no one will or should expect to be happy all the time. We all face challenges and we all have problems and there are always...
Just a few months ago, I released another Audible Original in my "habits" series ...
Although my writings and presentations cover all aspects of happiness and wellbeing, the reality is that much of my work focuses on ...
I talk and write a lot about what you can DO to enjoy more happiness. But what you BELIEVE about your happiness is also important. Certain beliefs have been found to make happiness less likely, to undermine your happiness. But the good news is you...
Happiness and wellness mean different things in difficult cultures. But whomever you are and where ever you life, you can learn from others. Which is why, especially in recent years, many of us have been fascinated by the wellness and happiness practices of, among others,...
Too often we think about happiness as an individual experience. And to some extent it is. Happiness is partially, a positive emotion that each of us is partially responsible for cultivating. But, just as importantly, happiness is a collective experience; something determined and influenced by...
This is my latest favourite topic. The idea that despite it's attractions, being too comfortable too often isn't necessarily in our best interests. Sure, comfort and security are important; but many benefits come from discomfort and many of us could benefit from actively choosing to...
Mental health at work is of vital importance for individuals and organisations. I'd argue it's just an ethical issue, one of humans caring for humans; but there's also a strong argument that it's a good business or economic decision. Poor mental health affects performance and...