positivity Tag

Happiness can come from engaging in positive and constructive actions. But happiness can ALSO come from NOT engaging in activities that are draining or bad for your mental health. For me, I've boosted my happiness by limiting social media use and consumption of news ...

13 February, 2025

Several years ago I was working with a coach and he suggested the following - a simple 3 word motto or mantra to help me stay focused on what really matters. Too often we overcomplicate things and overcomplicating things reduces the chances of success. I like simple...

13 January, 2025

Note: this article was recently published in Education Review  by Professor Timothy Sharp (aka Dr. Happy!)  Students are more likely to achieve their educational goals if they are happy. By Professor Timothy Sharp Teachers often assume that their students will be happy, engaged, and well behaved in school...

16 August, 2013

There are so many great people out there providing great tips and resources for those of us keen to create more happiness in our lives and it's our absolute pleasure, here at The Happiness Institute, to share at least some of them with you. We...

07 June, 2012

I've recently been practicing what I preach by which I mean that just as I encourage many of the people to whom I talk to seek out, where appropriate, expert assistance such as clinical psychology or therapy services and/or positive psychology coaching...

10 February, 2011