by heyhappiness | Mar 1, 2023 | Happy me, Uncategorized
We typically see goal-setting as something we do at the start of a new year. We set goals as ‘resolutions’ and hope to achieve them as the year goes by, focusing on the outcome and often not on the journey. These goals are often quite big too (eg. I am going to lose...
by heyhappiness | Mar 1, 2023 | Happy us, Uncategorized
“For it is in giving that we receive” — Saint Francis of Assisi Yes, it is true. Not taking away the joy of receiving in any way. It is wonderful too, but research has shown that giving, more that receiving makes us feel happy. Let’s take a...
by heyhappiness | Mar 1, 2023 | Happy us
Care is connecting. Care is giving value, appreciation or love. Studies show a boost in our oxytocin secretion when we are able to give care to others. As you know by now, a boost of oxytocin related to a happier mood state. So, let’s dive into how you can...
by heyhappiness | Jan 19, 2023 | Happy me
When you are feeling down, when you find it hard to feel motivated to start your day, or when the little things in life feel overwhelmingly big, just pause for a moment. This space you created just now, in this very moment is an opportunity to take a detour to lighten...
by heyhappiness | Nov 30, 2022 | Happy me
‘Just look on the bright side’ ‘Put on your big girl pants’ ‘It’s not that bad, someone else has it much worse’ Many of us grow up with messages that sound similar to those above. Positivity isn’t inherently a bad thing, but toxic...
