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 So you've seen Dr. Happy speak - what do you do now?
If you're visiting this website because you've recently seen Dr. Happy (Dr. Timothy Sharp) speak or present a workshop, or maybe you've read or heard one of his regular appearances in the media, you might be thinking "What next?"
This simple, easy to read one-page summary will provide you with a few pointers and help you consider the range of options available.
So don't just think about being happy...make happiness an intergral part of your life. You'll never regret it!
The Greatest Resource in your organisation is your people
No matter what your position within your team or organisation, it's in your interest to find out what can be done to help everyone be as happy and functional and productive and efficient as possible.
This short document outlines our approach, here at The Happiness Institute, to organisational issues and Executive Coaching.
Read it, enjoy and feel free to contact us if you'd like to know more.
The Happiness Institute's "CHOOSE" Philosophy - 6 Powerful Positive Psychology Strategies
Everything we do here at The Happiness Institute is based on the philosophy that happiness is something you choose.
This is both a philosophy of self-responsibility and a mnemonic, representing the 6 key strategies we believe lead to real and meaningful happiness.
If you've seen Dr. Sharp speak and describe these key strategies then feel free to print this out as a reminder of his message.
Scientific Support for and benefits of Positive Psychology
Positive psychology, or the science of happiness, is not just a fad; nor is it pop-psychology or amateur self-help. It is a serious scientific discipline based on solid, empirical research. In this document are just a few of the more interesting and powerful findings including many of the potential benefits associated with happiness.
Happiness FAQs
Read Dr. Happy's responses to some of the more common questions he's frequently asked about The Happiness Institute and, more generally, happiness.
20 simple tips to be happy now
Download this free eBook with all of Dr. Happy's expertise and experience compressed in to 20 simple tips!
Choose to be happy - special report
This free special report will help you understand how damaging depression can be if you don't do anything about it. Just as, if not more importantly, it will also help you understand the 6 key strategies we believe will help you move towards living a happier life.
Happiness Increasing Techniques
Based on the fantastic work of Sonja Lyubomirsky, and loaded on to this site for International Happiness Day, these proven, effective and pratical tips are guaranteed to boost your happiness.
Read them, practice them, master them and...increase your happiness!
What happy people do!
Achieving happiness requires nothing more than practising a few simple disciplines every day.
This practical resource lists some of the more effective happiness behaviours commonly used by real life happy people!
Use it and enjoy.
An Introduction to Coaching
Because coaching is relatively, and relatively unregulated, there are many myths and misconceptions about what it is and how it works.
This short article summarises coaching and explains the differences between life, business and executive coaching.
We hope you'll find it helpful.
The Happiness Institute's Signature Strengths List
A vitally important component of our approach to happiness here at The Happiness Institute is helping individuals (and organisations) identify and utililse core strengths.
By doing so they find they're significantly more effective, enjoy life more and experience more "flow".
This happiness resource will help you start your journey towards finding your strengths...the next step is working out how to make the most of them!
The Happiness Institute's Guide to Utilising Your Strengths
Happiness stems, at least in part, from becoming more aware of and then fully utilising your core strengths (that is, your attributes, talents, positive characteristics and abilities).
Designed to accompany "The Happiness Institute's Signature Strength List" this "Guide to Utilising Your Strengths" provides some examples to get you thinking about how you can best make the most of our inner (or signature) strengths.
Have fun trying out some (or all) of the ideas proferred and have fun coming up with additional ideas!
The 7 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Happiness
Having seen treated and coached over 1000 individuals, presented to thousands more, worked with numerous organisations to improve morale and satisfaction, and conducted literally hundreds of media interviews, Dr. Sharp has answered his fair share of questions on happiness. In this free eBook, he responds to 7 of the most commonly asked questions with practical and succinct solutions. We hope you enjoy it and find it useful in your search for happiness. In fact, we're sure you will!
From Depression to Happiness in 7 Simple Steps
Although The Happiness Institute has been established with a positive focus very much in mind, we're well aware that many people are searching for happiness as a remedy for distress and depression. And the good news is that the best cure of unhappiness is happiness. In this short, free eBook we're happy to present 7 simple and practical tips to get you started on the path from depression to happiness. It is, we acknowledge, simply a starting point but there's no doubt it will provide a great start for those who're looking to move out of depression and into happiness.
Happiness - 10 Tips for Overcoming Worry
Many things can get in the way of happiness but one of the most common is worry. For some people, worry can be pervasive and highly distressing. Chronic worry and authentic happiness are basically mutually exclusive.
But the good news is that worry can be overcome with the application of a range of proven and effective strategies, many of which are introduced in this easy to read, free eBook. This publication will provide you with the knowledge to start combating worry, and once you get on top of worry you'll be well on the way to experiencing more happiness.
So find out how to beat those pervasive, negative thoughts - because life's too short not to be happy!
Resilience - maintaining happiness through the hard times
Life is not always smooth sailing and even the luckiest and best of us face hardships at times. At The Happiness Institute we strongly believe everyone can experience more happiness but we’re also realistic enough to know that no one will be 100% happy 100% of the time.
With this in mind we recognise that as humans, even as happy humans, we’ll experience a range of emotions (both positive and negative). Accordingly, we also believe that happiness is not just about enjoying the good times (although this is an important part of happiness) but in addition, happiness is also about working through the difficulties we all face from time to time.
Happy people tend to face these challenges more effectively; they’re more resilient…and not surprisingly, resilience breeds happiness. So next time you’re experiencing difficulties or facing adversity or struggling with challenges, try the following resilience tips tested and recommended by The Happiness Institute.
Healthy lifestyle tips for happiness
It's hard to be happy if you are, literally, sick and tired all the time.
There's no doubt that health is an important component of happiness.
This short tip sheet summarises some key strategies for living a healthy (and therefore a happy) life.
Read, enjoy and most importantly (for your happiness) put the strategies into practice!
Building Positive Relationships
There's no doubt that happy people have both more and better quality relationships.
This brief summary outlines The Happiness Institute's simple but effective "SUPPORT" model which can be applied to enhancing your personal and professional relationships.
Happiness and Work Life Balance
There's no doubt that for many of us work is an important component of our lives. At the same time, however, it should not be everything.
For most people, happiness comes from achieving at least a semblance of balance and the good news is that although not always easy, it is possible.
This article summarises some key points to keep in mind while striving to achieve work life balance. We hope you'll find it helpful.
Examples of Unhelpful Thinking
Automatic Negative Thoughts are one of the most destructive forces working against happiness. Understanding them will help you take the first step towards changing them. This simple tip sheet provides examples of some of the more common (and damaging) types of unhelpful thoughts. Read and review them, then consider the "Managing Unhelpful Thoughts" Resource.
Managing Unhelpful Thinking
Unhelpful thoughts can literally destroy happiness and contribute to depression, stress and anxiety (not to mention an array of other problems such as relationship difficulties). The good news is that they can be beaten and this practical tip sheet provides a simple process for getting rid of negative thought patterns.
Effective Behaviour Change
Most people know what they “should” do to live a healthy and happy life. To be fitter and healthier, for example, everyone knows they should eat less fat/sugar/salt, eat more fruit and vegetables, and exercise more. The reality is it’s not rocket science. But why, then, do so few people do these things well?
The answer is because so few people have an effective system in place. If you want to develop healthier habits try these simple, but powerful strategies.
Yoga for Happiness Retreat Day
Would you like to find out how you can feel more satisfied, be engaged with and find more meaning in life, have higher hopes and probably even laugh and smile more?
Would you like to have more energy throughout the day, and feel healthy and full of vitality every day of the week?
BodyMindLife Yoga and The Happiness Institute have teamed up to offer you a one-of-a-kind workshop that incorporates Yoga, meditation, and holistic lifestyle practices that will set you on the path towards abundant health and wellbeing for your body, mind and spirit!
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