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Enjoy the happiness of accomplishment

Some say happiness is more about the journey than the destination.  And I'd agree that it's important to savour and apprecaite every step along the way rather than just waiting until you get to the end.  But that being said, there's no doubt that it feels good...

07 June, 2015

For happiness…sometimes you just need to let go!

When we're seeking happiness, we want to hold on to what's important, to those we love, to that which brings us health and so much more.  But when we're seeking happiness there are some things we also need to just let go...

06 June, 2015

10 Powerful Questions to Regularly Ask Yourself

Today's article is ostensibly about success.  But that's OK, because my definition of success includes a significant chunk of happiness. I mean how could anyone consider themselves a success without enjoying life and a healthy dose of positive emotions.  Although financial achievements are not irrelevant, happiness is...

06 June, 2015

Increase your happiness with…time travel!

via Barking up the Wrong Tree Anytime you need to be happier, just do some time travel. It’s that simple. I know what you’re thinking: He’s finally gone insane. No, I’m not crazy. And you don’t need a time machine. You’re just going to use your imagination. But scientific...

05 June, 2015

6 ways to shift your mind to get through tough times

via the Huffington Post by Mo Seetubtim  Life is full of ups and downs. Even though we try to stay positive and happy, sometimes we just can't help but feel a little down. Things don't always go as planned. Disappointments, rejections, hurt, worries, illnesses, jealousy, annoyance...

04 June, 2015

Believe it or not, the world’s most successful investor might have some good tips for happiness!

by Chris Winfield from Inc.com Warren Buffett is considered to be one of the greatest investors that has ever lived and is consistently ranked among the wealthiest people in the world with a net-worth north of $72 billion. He is well known for his commitment to...

03 June, 2015

Take these 9 simple steps to joy!

by Kate Lowenstein from the Huffington Post A few years ago, Debbie Jankowski went hunting for a way to bring her life new joy. She found the solution in her bank account. "I had always been thrifty, but I decided it was time to spend money...

02 June, 2015

For more happiness…make these 10 choices EVERY day!

If you've been following my work here at The Happiness Institute for any length of time then you probably know that I very much believe, and have advocated for many, many years now, that happiness is a choice.  Every minute of every day, when we choose...

01 June, 2015

If happiness involves other people (which it does) then these 7 habits of considerate people should help!

Much of the happiness research and writing focuses on what we can do, as individuals, to take control of our lives and to boost the positives emotions we experience.  Much of this is very good and very helpful.  But as we all know, happiness is not a...

30 May, 2015

Live an amazing life! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 & 4!

by Kimanzi Constaable from the Huffington Post An "amazing life" will have a different meaning for each of our lives. The one theme that everyone strives for in life is freedom. We long for freedom from financial stress and freedom to live and love. The freedom...

29 May, 2015