From the monthly archives:

February 2008

7 Strategies for Good Luck

Photo by Wilhei Some people seem to have all the good luck in the world, whereas others seem to stumble from one misfortune to the next. How about you? Are you lucky? Here’s an example of the kind of luck I tend to have: Some years ago I decided to write a book on how [...]

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The Secrets of Wellbeing Series – Part 4: Does More Choice Make us Happier?

Photo by Lou Murphy Does more choice make us happier? This is the question that drives Barry Schwartz, professor of psychology at Swarthmore College.   For example, yesterday I went to the supermarket to get some olive oil. There wasn’t just one brand. There were many different options: cold pressed, virgin, light, from Italy, from [...]

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Secrets of Wellbeing Series — Part 3: Future happiness? Why we get it so wrong.

Photo by Venkane Let’s imagine that you find an ancient lamp, give it a rub – and out pops a genie. “You can wish for three things which will make you happy,” he booms. What would you wish for? I’m sure that if I met a genie, I’d make some great choices! You too? Well, [...]

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What are Your Signature Strengths?

Photo by ChristySherrer By Mary Jaksch Do you find life exhausting and frustrating? Or is it easy and exhilarating? The difference between the two experiences may hinge on something simple: whether or not your life is aligned to your signature strengths. Signature strengths are the things we like doing and are good at. For example, [...]

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Secrets of Wellbeing Series — Part 1: Authentic Happiness

By Mary Jaksch This is the first of a seven-part series on the Secrets of Wellbeing. The reason I’m launching into this series is because I’m excited about what is happening in the field of psychology and how new research supports ancient teachings. A new direction called Positive Psychology has started to take centre stage. [...]

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