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Dr Happy | The 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery
08 JulThe 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and NeurosurgeryPosted at 12:03hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesFor many, many years now I’ve been saying that … achieving happiness requires little more than practising a few simple disciplines each and every day.Th
Dr Happy | Neuroscience Says These 3 Simple Mental Habits Make People Much Happier
06 JulNeuroscience Says These 3 Simple Mental Habits Make People Much HappierPosted at 09:36hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesFor several decades now, I’ve been saying that “achieving happiness requires little more than practising a few simple disciplines, each and every day.”In the last few years I’v
Dr Happy | How to stop feeling lonely
05 JulHow to stop feeling lonelyPosted at 09:51hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesOne of, if not THE greatest contributor to happiness and wellbeing is connectedness.Good quality relationships promote positive emotions, like happiness, and also protect against negative emotions, building resilience.The
Dr Happy | Joy Doesn’t Need Despair
05 JulJoy Doesn’t Need DespairPosted at 09:44hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesIt’s often said that we need the dark to appreciate the light.That without misery we could not enjoy happiness.There’s the notion of yin and yang but is this really true when it comes to our emotions?Check out this Psycholo
Dr Happy | How Accurate Is Your Happiness Compass?
04 JulHow Accurate Is Your Happiness Compass?Posted at 10:18hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesThere’s no doubt happiness is very much dependent on how we see the world.That doesn’t mean it’s all made up in our minds, but that there are always opportunities to focus on what’s going well OR what’s not g
Dr Happy | How Improving Your Mental Fitness Can Help Boost Your Productivity and Success
04 JulHow Improving Your Mental Fitness Can Help Boost Your Productivity and SuccessPosted at 10:25hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesI know I’m bias but … your psychological state and wellbeing is crucial to, well, to EVERYTHING.How you feel is the foundation to what you’re able to do.Mental fitness,
Dr Happy | 5 Ways to Feel More Energized During the Workday
02 Jul5 Ways to Feel More Energized During the WorkdayPosted at 13:50hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesGetting through a long day or work isn’t always easy.But you don’t need to do it all in one go; you can take breaks and do other things to feel better and ultimately, to be more productive.Happiness
Dr Happy | Does Embracing Discomfort Help or Hurt Your Life?
01 JulDoes Embracing Discomfort Help or Hurt Your Life?Posted at 10:03hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesIt’s easy to like comfort.And comfort can be easy … and pleasant.But that type of positive emotion is ALWAYS a good idea ALL the time.To really enjoy accomplishment and achievement and growth, we ne
Dr Happy | Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best Medicine for Yourself
01 JulWonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best Medicine for YourselfPosted at 10:08hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesIn giving we receive.The best way to become happier is to make others happier.Real happiness isn’t about being selfish, but about giving …via the Next B
Dr Happy | Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad)
29 JunFuture Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad)Posted at 09:33hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again … it’s OK not to be OK all the time.This can mean different things to different people but at the very least, it means that the so-called
Dr Happy | How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health
29 JunHow mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental healthPosted at 09:38hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesWhen it comes to boosting mental health and happiness, the most common strategies tend to be therapy and/or coaching.And quite rightly, because with a qualif
Dr Happy | The Power of Healthy Relationships at Work
28 JunThe Power of Healthy Relationships at WorkPosted at 09:10hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesWork might not be everything, but it is a big thing for most of us.Relationships at work might not always be the most intimate relationships in your life, but they are still very important in many ways …vi
Dr Happy | The ultimate guide to purposeful productivity (your mental health will thank you)
27 JunThe ultimate guide to purposeful productivity (your mental health will thank you)Posted at 09:06hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesHappiness is just about accomplishment and being productive.But, productivity can contribute to a sense of achievement and then, satisfaction which is a form of happi
Dr Happy | How to find positivity on social media
26 JunHow to find positivity on social mediaPosted at 10:30hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesTo borrow from Dickens, it was the best of things and it was the worst of things.This could easily be used to describe social media, something that can create significant distress BUT ALSO contribute to happin
Dr Happy | Psychologists have traditionally focused on the past – what if that’s all wrong?
24 JunPsychologists have traditionally focused on the past – what if that’s all wrong?Posted at 10:48hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesThere’s no doubt positive reminiscing can be very worthwhile, for health and wellbeing and for happiness.There’s also no doubt that looking back and learning can be us
Dr Happy | Small Ways to Take Care Of Your Mental Health at Work
23 JunSmall Ways to Take Care Of Your Mental Health at WorkPosted at 13:52hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesHappiness is joy and pleasure and satisfaction and … well, all that good stuff.But happiness is also being mindful of and effectively managing the inevitable “bad stuff”.And given that we all ha
Dr Happy | How to Live Simply
22 JunHow to Live SimplyPosted at 08:55hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesThe popularity of minimalism has boomed in the last decade or so.And quite rightly.Research, and experience, clearly suggests that more is not necessarily better, when it comes to money or material possessions, and that less is v
Dr Happy | I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
21 JunI Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided TimesPosted at 09:56hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesIf, like me, you feel like the world is becoming more and more divided.And if, like me, you find this distressing.Then this great article by M
Dr Happy | Why You Need a Strong Sense of Self and How to Boost It
20 JunWhy You Need a Strong Sense of Self and How to Boost ItPosted at 09:40hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesHappiness is by no means a solo-sport.Among other things, happiness depends on connection and community.But happiness can be very fragile if personal identity is not strong; who are you and wh
Dr Happy | The Powerful Difference Between Outer Success and Inner Success
17 JunThe Powerful Difference Between Outer Success and Inner SuccessPosted at 09:48hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesIt’s a bit of a cliche that you can’t love others if you don’t love yourself.But there’s truth in all cliches!Along the same lines, outer success will mean little, will provide little
Dr Happy | Art museums plant seeds of human flourishing
13 JunArt museums plant seeds of human flourishingPosted at 10:46hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesI’ve long argued that happiness and mental health are NOT JUST psychological issues.Happiness and mental health can obviously be influenced by psychological factors, such as attitudes and actions, interp
Dr Happy | This writer analyzed 100 graduation speeches — here are the 4 tips they all share
09 JunThis writer analyzed 100 graduation speeches — here are the 4 tips they all sharePosted at 11:01hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesHappiness is an ongoing process of learning and improving, acknowledging and accepting.And who better to learn from than the happy and successful people often asked t
Dr Happy | The Two Choices That Keep a Midlife Crisis at Bay
13 JunThe Two Choices That Keep a Midlife Crisis at BayPosted at 10:53hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesThis is another great article by Arthur C Brooks from the Atlantic. But it’s more than just about avoiding a mid-life crisis.In my humble opinion, the tips are relevant for almost anyone of almost a
Dr Happy | IS ALTRUISM THE KEY TO HAPPINESS AT WORK?
10 JunIS ALTRUISM THE KEY TO HAPPINESS AT WORK?Posted at 09:34hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesAs the saying goes … in giving, we receive.Happiness isn’t just feeling good, it’s also doing good.Doing good to and for others is one of the best things we can do for ourselves.And this form of altruism is
Dr Happy | Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay
15 JunBig Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not OkayPosted at 09:43hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesAs the saying goes, it’s OK not to be OK all the time.As far as I’m concerned, this is one of the most important catch cries in the mental health domain.We can aim to be happy and we can work to
Dr Happy | Ways We Unconsciously Stifle Happiness
14 JunWays We Unconsciously Stifle HappinessPosted at 10:27hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesIt might seem strange but some of us unconsciously undermine our own happiness.We don’t mean to; but some of us have bad habits or beliefs of which we’re not fully aware that cause us to be unhappy OR to limit
Dr Happy | 2 Simple Mindset Changes That Can Prevent a Midlife Crisis, According to a Harvard Researcher
09 Jun2 Simple Mindset Changes That Can Prevent a Midlife Crisis, According to a Harvard ResearcherPosted at 10:42hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesAlthough, as suggested in the title, this is ostensibly about “midlife”, the ideas are, in my opinion, relevant to a much wider audience.So regardless of
Dr Happy | How to Become a Happier Achiever
09 JunHow to Become a Happier AchieverPosted at 10:52hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesThere’s no doubt that achievement and accomplishment can contribute to happiness.It feels good to get stuff done!But there’s also no doubt that on it’s own, it doesn’t always work. That is, many of us get stuck in a
Dr Happy | Want to Dramatically Lower Your Feelings of Anxiety and Stress? Science Says Stop Clumping
10 JunWant to Dramatically Lower Your Feelings of Anxiety and Stress? Science Says Stop ClumpingPosted at 09:38hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesYou might not have heard of “clumping”.Or you might know it by another name.Either way, if you experience stress and / or anxiety, and let’s face it, we all
Dr Happy | Why We May Be Tempted To Deny Ourselves of Joy
14 JunWhy We May Be Tempted To Deny Ourselves of JoyPosted at 15:15hinUncategorizedbyDr Happy0LikesFollowing on from my previous post …via Psychology Today by Veronika TaitKEY POINTSWe don’t always allow ourselves a full expression of joy, yet we’re worthy of it.It’s ok to experience positive emotio