If happiness is at least partly about accomplishment and achievement; and if happiness is at least partly about setting and working towards meaningful goals; and if happiness is at least partly about making positive progress then...
The science of happiness (or Positive Psychology) has borrowed much from Buddhism and Zen principles over the years; and what we've gradually found is that the age-old ideas are (mostly) supported by contemporary science. Accordingly, if you're interested in finding Zen ways to build more happiness...
Mindfulness has become an integral part of Positive Psychology and the science of happiness. Happiness, it's argued, requires a degree of mindfulness within its foundation. But before psychology "discovered" mindfulness, it was a core component of Buddhist teachings and notably, it wasn't always associated with happiness. Intrigued? Read...
Happiness can and should be promoted. But happiness can and should also be protected. Taking care of our mental health is important for all sorts of reasons and in recent times, the idea of a "mental health day" has received some attention. So here's how you can...
If happiness is being connected and having good quality relationships; then happiness, at least in part, involves liking and being liked by others. It goes without saying, then, that more happiness can come from being more likeable; and if you want to be more likeable you...
via Mindful by Kelly McGonigal One evening when I walked into a classroom to teach my Science of Stress course, I found a newspaper waiting for me on the lectern. A student had brought in an article called “Stress: It’s Contagious.” The report claimed that stress...
Happiness requires a level of positivity. It should be "real" positivity; but positivity nevertheless is a prerequisite for happiness. So if you want more happiness then check out these 3 great positivity tips...
It's hard to be happy if you're sick and tired. You can't care for others unless you first, care for yourself. Your happiness, therefore, and the happiness of those you care for, depends at least to some extent on self care. So if this is something you...
via Inc.com by Peter Economy If I've learned anything during the course of my life, it's that you can't ever expect everything to go the way you planned. Whether you're talking about business plans, investing plans, relationship plans, travel plans--you name it--life rarely does exactly what...
via the Wall Street Journal by Deborah Gage Exercise has been shown to protect against diabetes, stroke and several other diseases and to improve our moods. But does it also make us more likely to engage in other activities? Do people who exercise tend to have better...
