If you think money can’t buy happiness, research says you may not be spending it right. Our spending habits can be very productive for happiness! Here’s three ways happiness can be bought. Pay Now, Consume Later Instant gratification is awesome, isn’t it? Get what you want now and pay later. Credit cards encourage this “consume […]

Everyone deserves joy, yet, for some reason, it’s becoming more elusive in our culture. We hear it described less, talked about less and sometimes not mentioned at all. What happened? Recent research suggests that many of us now tend to ignore something important about ourselves – something on the inside – that promotes joy in […]

If you’re not getting a decent night’s sleep, it’ll be tough to be happy. Research from NutureShock shows that: “sleep-deprived people fail to recall pleasant memories, yet recall gloomy memories just fine.” No one wants to be gloomy all day. It’s nice to be happy and go to bed happy. But how much will people pay […]

If it seems like real connection is fading away, science says you’re probably right. People are checking their cells 46 times a day, and if a phone is visible when two or more people are talking face-to-face, research shows it can generate some not so good feelings towards the cell phone holder. (1,2) If using […]

What makes some people happier than others? Research says memory recall. Memory is the third word of Dr. Diener’s Attention, Interpretation and Memory (AIM) model for a happy approach to life. In this post, you’ll learn how to harness the power of your memory for an even happier life. Research shows it works. From: Happiness: […]

What’s the difference between how happy and unhappy people approach life? Happiness expert Dr. Ed Diener shows how 3 words play a big part – Attention, Interpretation and Memory. In this post, you’ll learn how Interpretation affects your happiness and how you can harness its power for an even happier life. What’s Interpretation Got to Do with […]

Did you know that your brain can mimic anti-depressants when you ask yourself a simple question? It’s true. New neuroscience proves it. This worked for me and I believe it can make a positive difference in your life too. It’s helped my clients who often remind me how important it is to carry the essence of […]

Consumer Reports* chose St. John’s wort as one of its “11 Supplements to Consider” in 2010.   The combination of flower, leaves, and stem are collectively referred to as the aerial (above ground) portion of the St. John’s wort plant that are used medicinally.  St. John’s wort contains at least seven parts that may be […]

What are the 3 words for a happy approach to life and how can we harness their power? I had no idea. But, I found a handful of experts who helped. Meet Dr. Ed Diener. Ed is the world’s foremost authority on the science of happiness. His 3-word (AIM) model for a happy approach to […]