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Cold showers are said to be good for you – here’s what the evidence shows

I talk and write a lot about health and wellbeing (and, obviously, happiness). And when I do I often talk and write about the more obvious contributors such as exercise and diet, sleep and rest, and more. But have you ever heard about the benefits...

08 December, 2021

The Adaptability Advantage

When it comes to facing adversity, we need more than just resilience. Don't get me wrong; I'm a huge fan of resilience. In fact resilience, defined as the ability to overcome or work through or find a way around challenges is vitally important for happiness...

07 December, 2021

Journaling Is Scientifically Linked to Happiness—Here Are 5 Easy Tips to Start Writing More

I've been a big fan of journaling for many years now. Partly because it's supported by lots of research and partly because it's worked for me. In fact, I journal every day! There are many different ways to journal; and there are many different benefits...

06 December, 2021

5 Tips to Be Happier Today

I know I've posted LOTS of lists of tips including ways to be happier. And I know many of those lists and tips overlap in some ways. But I'll keep posting them because I think we all need reminders AND they're all a bit different,...

02 December, 2021

This Is The Most Surprising Way To Make Your Life Awesome

via Eric Barker What if you could be someone else? Not a totally different person. But what if you could be a better version of you? You 2.0. We’d all like to change something about ourselves. (The phrase “character defects” exists for a reason.) Being less stressed...

30 November, 2021

How to tap this 2,000-year-old secret to happiness amid chaos and anxiety

I love learning about happiness (and life) from anywhere and everywhere including, maybe especially, from sources I'd not typically consider. So how about learning a think or two about happiness from a baker who lived several thousand years ago! Well, if you're curious, check out...

26 November, 2021

10 Small, Unexpected Things That Will Make You Happier

I often talk and write about gratitude. And I often talk and write about practising gratitude for the little things. Because the little things are, more often than not, NOT little. They're super important! All of which leads to happiness and health and wellbeing and...