December 2012

2013's A to Z of happiness  by Dr. Happy (aka Dr. Timothy Sharp)  A is for acceptance, of all that is B is for beauty that's all around C is for curiosity we take in the world D is for determination to achieve our goals E is for enthusiasm for all...

Meditations on the impermanence of happiness Life is impermanent the good and the bad, the happy and the sad the beautiful and ugly, the cloudy the sunny Nothing lasts, everything passes So make the most of the good Celebrate, savour, foster and cultivate And accept the bad Knowing it too will pass Unhappiness is...

Check out this great series of opinion pieces on happiness from the New York Times by Sonja Lyubomirsky (HERE) We look forward to celebrating all year long, cutting out holiday recipes, writing to-do lists, researching gifts and making travel plans. We anticipate the delight on our children’s...

Check out this great series of opinion pieces on happiness from the New York Times by Roko Belic (HERE)  Most holidays this time of year have, at their core, a sacred significance that includes appreciating loved ones and finding meaning in one’s life. This is wonderful for...

IF YOU want to feel content, don't obsess about the "stuff" you want but make the most of what you have. by Leisa Scott for the Courier Mail That's the essential lesson learnt by a West End family that decided to turn its back on consumerism for...

Thanks to the Neurocritic (HERE)  Are happy people responsible for fewer accidents? Should positive psychology be a mandatory module in high school Driver's Ed classes? Taken together, a new paper in the 2012 Christmas issue of BMJ and a recent TEDx talk tell a potentially interesting...

Thanks to Joel from Addicted2Success (HERE)  25 Tips To Live By For The Happiest New Year Of 2012 Drink plenty of water. Try something challenging and new. Play all sorts of games, video games, board games, aslong as they aren’t games with others feelings. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch...