What is more important than being happy? I have just watched this lovely TED talk by Emily Esfahani Smith. She studied positive psychology, and discovered that chasing happiness can actually make people unhappy. What is missing in people’s lives is …
How can we train our brain to make ourselves happier? I have just watched this wonderful TED talk by Dr. Rick Hanson. He describes how in order to improve our happiness and confidence we need to first overcome the brain’s …
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Why do so many of us suffer from anxiety and depression? I absolutely love this TED talk by Johann Hari. It is such an honest, powerful discussion about anxiety and depression. He talks about how important it is to overcome …
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How can I find lasting happiness? There have been many times in my life when I have been so happy that I thought it would last forever. I remember a previous boss of mine describing me as “the happiest person …
How do you work out your purpose in life? I recently finished a book about the Japanese concept of ikigai, which approximately translates as “the happiness of always being busy”. I thought this was a very powerful idea, as it …
Why is the number three so important? There’s something magical about it, and not just for me. There are countless examples of the religious and cultural significance of the number three throughout many societies. Stories always have a start, middle …
What are the most important things in life for you? I realised recently that I hadn’t done a mental audit of my own values for a long time. It turns out that these can change quite dramatically over time, so …