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The science of happiness has come along in leaps and bounds over recent years.  Accordingly, we can now confidently promote a number of strategies that have been proven to promote happiness and enhance quality of life.  This great article from the Wasthington Post describes 3 simple but...

by Matt Valentine via Buddhaimonia The popularity of meditation, particularly mindfulness meditation, has exploded in recent years. Because of this, huge waves of people are just beginning their meditation practice, or still working out the kinks, and could use some simple guidance. I don’t pretend to know...

by Sherrie Campbell via Entrepreneur.com Those who pursue self-development on a consistent basis are living the Total-Life Package. The truly successful know they can only grow their lives as much as they grow themselves. The defining qualities of their lives are not centered in ego, skill,...

We can all incorporate small changes into our lives in order to be more mindful, more grateful and ultimately more happy, writes Sophie Scott. What is happiness and how do we get it? It's something I spent months thinking and writing about when I researched and wrote...

via Anna Borges and BuzzFeed It’s pretty safe to assume that you want to be happy, because…well, who doesn’t? But how to actually make that happen is a little more elusive. BuzzFeed Life talked to a bunch of experts to get their best tips. Of course, everyone...

Do you say things to yourself you'd NEVER say to your best friend?  Are you overly critical of minor faults and less attentive to strengths and successes?  Do you think this is good for your happiness? If you're like most people, the answers to these questions will almsot...

by Poonacha Machaiah via the Huffington Post Seven years have flown by since I moved to India. It has been a fantastic journey reconnecting with my roots. Growing up in India, I did not have the luxury of travel, but thanks to the support of my...

A great reminder of 8 evidence-based happiness boosters!  via Eric Barker and TIME  Wouldn’t you love a real list of things that make you happier? Here’s what scientific research says will work: 1) Thank Someone First thing in the morning, send an email thanking or praising someone. (Texting is...