You Get Happier As You Age, Here’s Why

The main reason is increased emotional intelligence. As you age, you become happier, says expert / ua.depositphotos.com The secret to happiness is simply getting older, says Chip…

Why holding the door open for someone makes you happy

The aim of my new book is to help you become the architect of your own happiness and health.  I can’t change the fact that you’ll encounter…

You’ve been getting happiness all wrong – here are five simple ways to fix it

3. Treat yourself with respect Having worked on self-compassion for several years, the voice I now hear in my head is exceptionally kind. I realize my competitiveness…

The pursuit of success killed my dad – here’s how to stop the same from happening to you

His hypothesis is a simple one, but strangely hard to put into action; having a happier outlook on life can make you live longer and protect you…

The four Fs that should be in every midlifer’s happiness plan

Dr Tom Cotton, a psychotherapist and founder of development consultancy Mind Environment, can’t bear the way that the word “crisis” comes after “midlife”. “I prefer to think…

The key to unlocking a happier life

When thinking about our happiness, we tend to focus on big-picture questions. We look at our life in its totality, examining the broad strokes of our career,…

Why small moments of joy could be the secret to happiness in life

Are you grumpy because somebody was rude to you on the train? Or are you upbeat because a friend complimented your new dress? Economists have usually written…