happiness Tag

by Dr. Timothy Sharp (HERE)  Find and follow your passion for more energy and happiness in life!  You've probably all heard someone say that or read something like that somewhere; and you've probably all thought that it makes sense. But I'm guessing many of you have also...

by Dr. Timothy Sharp (aka Dr. Happy)  NB: this article comes from this week's free eNewsletter delivered every Monday Morning by The Happiness Institute team from HERE (you can sign up for FREE and make sure that you receieve happiness in your inbox every week! If...

Although this blog is primarily focused on positive psychology and happiness, we know that many who read it are also interested in issues to do with depression so with this in mind we're happy to bring you this interesting article busting 7 myths about depression...

Many of us imagine happiness is something like sitting or lying on a desert island, relaxing and taking it easy all day every day.  But time and time again, studies (and experience) have shown that although relaxation is an important part of health and wellbeing generally,...

by Dr. Timothy Sharp (aka Dr. Happy) This posting comes from this week's FREE Happiness Institute eNewsletter. Make sure you don't miss out on all the great articles as well as positive psychology and happiness updates by subscribing (again, it's free!) HERE Did you know there are...

In case you need even more proof that smiling and positivity is helpful...

Many people have heard of the "runner's high". But what exactly does this mean and what exactly is going on?  Exercise creates chemical changes in the brain which leads to both temporary and long term mental health benefits.  As a result, exercise both buffers against stress and...