Small Ways to Deepen Your Bonds on a Daily Basis
I've said it before and I'll say it again; to borrow the words of the legendary positive psychologist Chris Peterson ...
27 May, 2022
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Mindfulness Hurts. That’s Why It Works.
Speaking and writing about happiness (and life) on a regular basis, I spend a lot of my time busting myths and misconceptions. In the say way, I put a lot of effort into busting myths about the component parts of, and strategies that can lead...
27 May, 2022
The Good-Enough Life
Many years ago, I heard a phrase that I've used and shared many times since. It was in the context of parenting, and how so many of us parents set out standards so high and are so hard on ourselves for not achieving some sort...
27 May, 2022
The Simple Question Happy People Ask Themselves Any Time They Feel Stuck
We all feel "stuck" sometimes. It's normal for progress to ebb and flow; to take a few steps forwards and then need to take one (or more) backwards. That's life. But those who cope well, those who're happier and more successful, tend to do things...
25 May, 2022
How Reading Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety
I love reading! I love reading to learn. And I love reading to relax. I read about psychology and self-help, as well as my "personal" interests including philosophy and politics, camping and adventures, humanity and ...
25 May, 2022
An ode to the magic, humour and strangeness of ordinary life
The article I'm about to share is essentially a book review. Well, it's a review of a book that grew out of a Twitter profile. I don't usually share things like this BUT I LOVE the idea behind this so much and it's so consistent...
23 May, 2022
Decades of Research Shows That These 5 Practices Drastically Improve Mental Health
I post a lot about happiness and mental health. And I'm well aware that many of my posts are somewhat repetitive. That is, there's often considerable overlap in terms of their recommendations. But that's not surprising. Because I mainly share articles that are evidence based,...
20 May, 2022
How Much Control Do You Have Over Your Own Happiness?
Self-help and self-care is very important. We all need to take responsibility for our health and wellbeing and do what we can to ensure we thrive and flourish. But that being said, our happiness is NOT entirely within our control. There are social and political,...
19 May, 2022
Reflecting on Forgiveness in the Season of Renewal
I've just finished writing a new book on anger (stay tuned for more details). And as I've been doing so, I've been thinking a lot about forgiveness. I've been reminded that there are few things more important in life, in so many situations, than forgiveness...
18 May, 2022
A breakthrough study revealed something too many of us have forgotten: the power of doing nothing
I've spent much of my adult life trying to achieve things. Productivity is the "gold medal" in our society. And that's kind of OK. I like being productive, I like helping others be productive. It leads to satisfaction and achievement which are important forms of...
18 May, 2022
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