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.
Have you ever felt trapped by negativity? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cloud of gloom? Feeling hopeless and unsure about the future can be a huge setback, it can put our dreams on hold and stall our motivation. Having a negative attitude makes optimism impossible and can affect our entire being, it … Read more
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
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
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
We lead busy lives. We jump from work to family, to friends, to appointments, to shopping… And so the list goes on. There is always something that needs doing. Always somewhere to be and something to tick off the list. It’s exhausting, both mentally and physically. But, what if you slowed down and lighten the … Read more