November 2007

As you've probably noticed, happiness and positive psychology are quite hot topics at the moment and isn't that great! To read a few of the more recent articles on happiness and related topics, click on the links below: - telecommuting and happiness at work - older workers...

Please enjoy below a great happiness article from Gretchen at The Happiness Project: I"ve been thinking a lot about TV and happiness. Research published in Science magazine using the Day Reconstruction Method showed that participants ranked TV-watching very high among their daily activities. At the same time,...

Rebecca Hardy November 18, 2007 If you're feeling miserable, medication might not be the answer. Rebecca Hardy discovers the power of positive thinking. Misery: it's everywhere these days. We are all popping happy pills like Smarties, checking ourselves into clinics and stocking up on happiness books. But for...

Check out the video clips below (especially "A stunning song" and "Cheer up") for some happiness. click here...

If you don't fail now and again, it's a sign you're playing it safe. - Woody Allen, American Film Director/Writer/Comedian And as I often do, I'd add my happiness twist with...

Following on from the previous posting highlighting the link between happiness and giving thanks, there's a related body of research linking happiness to gratitude (and appreciation). For another great article which includes practical tips about keeping a gratitude journal (something we know enhances happiness)...

For most of us, the words we learn earliest are "mom" and "dad." But after that, what's the first real verbal training you get from your parents? To say "thank you," of course. And saying "thank you" is not just a form of good manners...

Seven steps to a happy retirement Jennifer Newman and Darryl Grigg For CanWest News Service Published: Saturday, November 17, 2007 Retirement can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on the retiree. While some count the days until they hit the links, the garden or the beach,...

You may have heard the story of the billionaire who (as with all these stories) finds himself in a small country pub one night. He gets talking to one of the locals and begins to brag about how much money he has, where he goes...