Happiness in one form or another is the key behind most articles on HappierHuman. But the articles that deal most directly about happiness are featured here – in our happiness archives.
Are you struggling with getting your life together? Or simply want some tips on how to improve your life? If so, then there is a proven plan to take back control and create a better future for yourself. Stewart Friedman, in his book ‘Leading the life you want’ lays down six different life narratives to … Read more
Living in the present moment isn’t always easy, is it? Our schedules are so busy and hectic that it seems like there is always something coming up that we need to prepare for or anticipate. And thanks to social media, our lives are so well documented, that it’s hard to let go of the past. … Read more
They say that money can’t buy happiness… …or can it? A recent study showed that money can buy happiness, but only a certain amount. We can call this a baseline level of happiness. The researchers concluded that the ideal income for individuals is $95,000 a year for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 a year … Read more
Creating happiness is harder than you think – many of the activities you think will make you happier… do very little. Having money, a perfect family and great kids will not, by itself, intrinsically bring happiness. Many of the goals that people strive for are the same way. See what Daniel Kahneman, founder of Behavioral … Read more
For many people, getting in the car is part of life. We use it to go to work. To go for groceries. Appointments. Meetings. Picking up the kids. Grabbing a Happy Meal on the way home… It’s a way of getting where we need to be. A mere container on wheels. And, unless new and … Read more
Whether you are angry or frustrated, happy or cheerful, sad or anxious, when you listen to music, it can transport you to your happy place. There is just something about those melodious notes that enchant your soul. The fascinating thing about music is that it is a universal language. While the lyrics of a song … Read more
Do you want more from your life? More happiness? Better health? Deeper relationships? Increased productivity? What if I told you that just one thing can help you in all of those areas? One strategy that can help is to develop the habit of gratitude. But what is gratitude? Gratitude is simply taking time to think … Read more
Your overall sense of health and well-being depends on a wide range of factors. Everything you think, feel, and do can impact your body and mind, from how you eat and sleep to how you handle stress and anxiety. That’s why, over the last decades, healthcare professionals have begun to pay more and more attention … Read more
To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness. – Mary Stuart You may have heard that happiness comes from within but that is not always true. You can also be the source of someone’s … Read more
Mindfulness has become a popular word recently, but do you know how it differs from meditation? Meditation and mindfulness each have many definitions and are often intertwined, so it’s easy to confuse the two terms. However, these two terms actually complement each other. Mediation and mindfulness are two sides of the same coin and often … Read more