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Being Alone Can Make You Happier

10/02/2020 by Marie

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Introverts rejoice! Research shows that being alone is good for you. Your 3-steps guide to being alone.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: alone, change, extrovert, flow, happiness, inspiration, introvert, loneliness, resilience, resiliency, social interaction

Awe-inspiring activities to bring wonder to your life

02/02/2020 by Marie

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Experiencing awe is about being engaged with the wonder of life. Here are some awe-inspiring activities that might give you some inspiration.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: awe activities, Awe and wonder, awe science, awe-inspiring, change, cope with change, happiness, inspiration, inspirational activities, planning awe, resilience, resiliency

Is Your Mindset Holding Back Your Growth and Happiness?

24/01/2020 by Marie

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January 24 is the International Day of Education, and what better time to review recent research and thinking into how we learn? In particular let’s look at ‘Growth Mindset.’

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: change, education, growth mindset, happiness, inspiration, learning, resilience, resiliency

How to be happy – 50 science-backed ways to improve your happiness

12/01/2020 by Marie

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Looking for a few ideas or some inspiration to help reduce anxiety, cope with the stresses of modern life, or lift your mood? Here are 50 science-backed activities you can incorporate into your life that are proven to help you be happy.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: happier, happiness, happy, inspiration, mental health, mental wellbeing, resilience, resiliency, wellbeing, wellness

TED’s top 11 positive psychology talks

05/01/2020 by Marie

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Take a look at the top 11 TED talks by some of the greatest positive psychology leaders and researchers around the world.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: career change, change, cope with change, courage, flow, grit, habits, happiness, happy, inspiration, new career, new job, passion, plan for change, positive psychology, resilience, resiliency, vulnerability

Wait! Here’s Why You Should Keep Giving This Holiday Season

29/12/2019 by Marie

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Another Christmas is over and for many people this means they have a lot more stuff they don’t need or want. But did you know that donating your unwanted Christmas stuff will make you happier and sexier?

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: Christmas, declutter, donate, gift, giving, happiness, inspiration, present, waste, zero-waste

5 Easy Projects to Rediscover Your Christmas Spirit

18/12/2019 by Marie

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5 easy projects to help you save money and rediscover your Christmas spirit. How making presents for others can bring you joy during the festive season.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: Christmas, DIY, gift ideas, gifts, happiness, homemade, inspiration, mindfulness, presents

5 Ways to Teach Kids Resiliency and Happiness

12/12/2019 by Marie

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Change is here to stay. In fact, the rate of change is only going to get exponentially faster, leaving the unprepared feeling burnt out and frazzled. That’s why it’s so important to teach our next generation about how to cope with the ever-evolving world we live in.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: Christmas, gifts, happiness, inspiration, Kids, present, resilience, resiliency, strength

How Caregivers Can Stay Resilient

08/12/2019 by Marie

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With an ageing population, caregiving is something that more and more of us will have to step into at some time in our lives. It’s an often-thankless role, involving putting one’s own needs aside, neglecting oneself even, to focus solely on the care and comfort of a loved one. So who is caring for the caregivers?

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: adjust to retirement, Caregiver, change, elderly, enjoy retirement, happiness, inspiration, plan for retirement, prepare for retirement, resilience, resiliency, retired, retirement, support

How to Make Cooking Fun Again

01/12/2019 by Marie

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Here’s my truth. My food never looks as good as the photos in Women’s Day, and it certainly doesn’t taste as good as the food in restaurants. I lack inspiration almost every night, and often just give up and order take out.

Filed Under: Finding Happiness & Resiliency Tagged With: cooking, food, happiness, inspiration, moments, positive

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