positive psychology Tag

What will you do TODAY for happiness and a good life?  This might seem like an unnecessary question but in my experience (professional and personal) it's one of the most important questions.  And that's because too many of us spend too much of our time imagining what...

24 May, 2012

There's no doubt that one of the most significant contributors to happiness is accomplishment. Getting things done and achieving are key sources of happiness and satisfaction. But too many people focus too much time and energy on the "what?" and the "how?" and sometimes even the...

23 May, 2012

Did you know that what you wear affects your mood? Did you know that your choice of pants or shirts influences your happiness and other emotions? Did you know that people actually studied this stuff?!?! Well they do! And if you'd like to know more about how...

22 May, 2012

by Kristen Domonell for Mens Health “Everything that shine ain’t always gonna be gold,” Kid Cudi raps in Pursuit of Happiness. Science has his back: It’s a well-established fact that something that made you happy will have a less euphoric effect over time. In other words,...

22 May, 2012

by Amy Remelkis - Brisbane Times Forget laughter. It turns out that tweeting is the best medicine. A Harvard University study has found talking about yourself, whether in person or on social media sites, lights up the same areas of the brain which react to rewards, like...

21 May, 2012

by Jessica Hagy from Forbes The Six Enemies of Greatness (and Happiness) These six factors can erode the grandest of plans and the noblest of intentions. They can turn visionaries into paper-pushers and wide-eyed dreamers into shivering, weeping balls of regret. Beware! 1) Availability We often settle for what’s...

21 May, 2012

Check out these great tips from my book "100 Ways to Happiness: a guide for busy people" (available HERE)   20 Ways to Happy Habits 1. Redefine happiness    2. Don’t limit your potential     3. Reduce the ‘shoulds’   4. Have a ‘happy hour’     5. Practise incremental change     6. Alter bad habits  7. Spring-clean your life...

17 May, 2012

Guest blog by Nicholas Lim-Howe I think we can all relate here when I say that switching off from work is something many of us find difficult. While we strive for a healthy work-life balance, our heads can often be filled with work events, documents, meetings...

15 May, 2012