December is the twelfth and final month of the year and comes from the word decem, meaning ten as it was originally the tenth month of the year in the old Roman calendar. Given that it is the last month of the year, I thought this would be a good opportunity to get you ready for next year. It’s a chance to set some goals. These can come in the form of New Year’s resolutions if you like. I hope you achieved those resolutions you set yourself for this year. …

November is the eleventh month of the year, but its name comes from novem, meaning nine as it was originally the ninth month of the year. As we approach the end of the year, we enter the holiday season. Generally this means time spent with family, as well as organising events whether large or small. So this month we will spend time ensuring you are prepared fully to deal with what can be a difficult time mentally. What follows are a number of ideas that are relevant now, but hopefully …

September is the ninth month of the year, yet is named after the word septem, meaning seven as it was originally the seventh month of the year in the Roman calendar. This month a new season begins, whether it is spring in the southern hemisphere or autumn for the north.
This month we will consider the impact your thoughts have on your life. This is in recognition of Albert Ellis who was born on the 27th September. Albert Ellis was a psychologist who devised Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, and his work …

July is the seventh month of the year and is named after Julius Caesar. This month there really is a reason to be happy as International Happiness Day is celebrated. As such I will provide you with some simple tips to help you not only celebrate this day, but to be used at any time. We also have International Joke Day this month, so hopefully this will put a smile on your face. In some parts of the world, Christmas in July is celebrated. As such, I will discuss the …

Have you ever felt lonely? It doesn’t feel so good does it? You feel separated from others both physically and mentally. Because you do not have to be alone to feel lonely. You can be surrounded by others, yet anything they say or do does not matter. It’s like they’ve ceased to exist. If your loneliness continues for just a little while you can end up feeling helpless, isolated and despairing. It is easy to start to believe that you will always feel this way, believing you have no control …

Download my eBook 50 Ways to Increase Your Happiness.
If you want some ideas to help you live a productive, happier life, then take a look at this book. It is broken down into ten different sections and each section has tips you can apply to your life. Small changes can make a huge difference to your wellbeing.
There’s always a lot to say when it comes to happiness. However, for this eBook I have considered the following topics:
Goals
Change
Work and Leisure
Stress and Relaxation
Talents and Strengths
Generosity
Thinking
Learning
Liking Yourself
Healthy living
I hope you find something of …

Think about the next seven days. What are you looking forward to on each day? Ideally, think of something different for each day, therefore making each day distinct from the others. From doing this exercise, hopefully you will realize how much you have to look forward to – whether the day is Tuesday or Saturday.

How do you see yourself in time? Do you tend to look to your past, spending time reminiscing? Or do you focus on the present, neither looking to your past or your future. Or are you concerned solely with the future? Ideally, strive for a balance between all three: looking fondly to your past, enjoying your present and being hopeful about the future.

Happy Happiness Day!

Today’s your chance to learn a bit more about what it is to be happy and how to go about it. If you browse through my website you will see plenty of articles and tips that you can use in your everyday life to make small changes towards a happier, more fulfilled life.

Whilst you are here, take the opportunity to download the free ebook: 50 Ways to Increase Your Happiness.

Choose a tip that interests and see how you get on. Even better, share your happiness learnings with others. Talking happiness with others makes a change from the typical discussion of the awful happenings in the world, or the lives of the people you know. It will help give a new perspective.

If you want more, then you may like to read Promoting Happiness, where you will go on your own happiness journey, starting with your past, then moving into the present, hopefully giving you the tools for a greater future.

Have a happy day.

Best wishes

Julia

If you have read Dan Gilbert’s Stumbling on Happiness, you will know that people are not good at predicting their future happiness, nor remembering how happy (or not) they were in the past. They also struggle to believe that they will feel better about an event – unable to see beyond the bad feelings they are experiencing right now.