Whether you're aware of it all not, we all talk to ourselves. Despite the myths, it's not a sign of insanity; it's just part of being a cognitive being. For some, that self-talk can be motivating and inspiring. But for some of us, it can...
I spend a lot of my time busting myths and misconceptions about happiness. One of the biggest myths is that happiness depends on thinking about oneself, taking care of oneself. In fact, it often seems as though to be happy, one needs to be selfish....
As they say, and now for something completely different. Well, not completely different in one way; because the article I'm sharing today is about quieting your mind. Something that's pretty important for calm and balance and mental health and happiness. But rather than the usual...
I found this article recently because I was looking for answers myself. Yes, that's right, even Dr Happy feels unworthy of happiness sometimes. It is, in fact, quite common. Which is why I'm sharing this with you all today in the hope that some of...
I've said it before and I'll say it again, no one is and no one should expect to be happy all the time. Why? Well, there are many reasons but one would be that life's hard sometimes and so it's normal and appropriate to experience...
The article I'm sharing today is ostensibly, about finding or maintaining happiness as you age. Which will be, I'm sure, of interest and relevant to many of you. But, no matter your age, this article is also very relevant to anyone undergoing change. Because at it's...
Most of you reading this would be familiar with the concept that the way we think about things is important. Contemporary psychology has focused a lot on how our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviours and, therefore, our lives. But where do these thoughts come...
Ageism is alive and well. And that's not a good thing. Because many "older" people are alive and well and yet, face daily discrimination based on myths and misconceptions. Ageing need NOT include physical or psychological decline. At least not as much as many think....
I've been saying for several decades now that happiness is something you choose. By this, I mean it's about taking responsibility, and doing what you can. But also, in my statement is an acronym, where CHOOSE stands for 6 key happiness strategies, supported by the...
We all strive for achievement, money, fame and more. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. But can any of that be considered success without happiness and wellbeing? That's what this Thrive article by Arianna Huffington asks and as far as I'm concerned, it's well...
