Category Archives: Happiness is….

Knowing where material things stand

Posted on December 19, 2010 by admin

Happiness is…..knowing where material things stand during (and after!) Christmas. A 2002 study cited in the Journal of Happiness Studies, “What makes for a merry Christmas” by Tim Kasser and Kennon Sheldon involved interviewing 117 respondents on their “satisfaction, stress and emotional wellbeing” during the … Continue reading →

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Helping others

Posted on December 5, 2010 by admin

Happiness is…related to helping others. Dr Tal Ben-Shahar who used to teach happiness at Harvard says in his book, “Happier”: “Helping oneself and helping others are inextricably intertwined: the more we help others, the happier we become, and the happier … Continue reading →

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Sowing beautiful seeds

Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin

Happiness is…. being more conscious of the seeds I plant through my actions, thoughts and speech each day.  I’ve come to realise that mostly, I do reap what I sow.   What seeds would you like to nurture more in your heart and … Continue reading →

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Max in the sunlight

Posted on November 20, 2010 by admin

Happiness is…. seeing Max find the perfect spot in the sunlight! :)

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Discovery

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

So what is happiness? I’ll share how I experience happiness and what people who study happiness (in different ways) have to say.  But this is only a starting point – an invitation – for you to discover what could bring you greater happiness. … Continue reading →

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