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by Melissa Dahl from the Science of Us About halfway through “The Suitcase” — one of the most well-known and well-loved episodes of Mad Men — Peggy is near tears, upset with Don because she feels like he’s always overlooking her efforts and abilities. He never...

17 August, 2015

via the Huffington Post by Kimanzi Constable Life is short. In the last year, I lost the man I consider one of my father figures -- my grandfather. He died in December at 87 years old. When I think back on our time together, my memories are...

13 August, 2015

by Jennifer Twardowski Lately I've been on a kick in learning all about manifestation and happiness. Reading books, listening to lectures, hearing about various meditations to try, and so on. The motivation to really learn about all this has been coming from this deep inner frustration about...

12 August, 2015

Here at The Happiness Institute we've been saying more many years that happiness is something you CHOOSE.  CHOOSE is both a philosophy of taking responsibility but also an acronym for 6 key happiness principles (see HERE).  This thought provoking article from Inc.com also believes happiness is something...

12 August, 2015

Before you can be nice to anyone else you need to be nice to yourself.  Happiness starts within and can then be spread without.  It's important NOT to be selfish but it's also worth noting that to be appropriately and healthily selfless, self-care needs attention.  With all this...

11 August, 2015

Ever just wish someone would tell you what to do, and what not to do so you could enjoy more happiness?  Well, it's not quite as easy as that because we're all different and we'll all need to develop our own, individual happiness plans or strategies.  But...

10 August, 2015

by Tree Franklin via the Huffington Post I went to a corporate cocktail party a few nights ago, and being the introvert that I am and deathly allergic to small talk, I decided to skip it and get right down to business. My business, not theirs....

09 August, 2015

Start off your day well and you're well on your way to a happier day.  Kick start your morning with the right habits (not just caffiene) and you'll set yourself up for more happiness and success.  In this Huffington Post article David Tomas outlines how...

09 August, 2015