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. …

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 …

Welcome to June! June is the sixth month of the year and is most likely named after the goddess Juno. As the goddess of marriage, it became popular to marry in June, a trend that continues today, particularly in the northern hemisphere. Relationships and relationship satisfaction therefore will be our first theme this month. What can you do to ensure a happy ongoing relationship with your partner? On the 21st of this month summer solstice takes place in the northern hemisphere. It is the day with the longest daylight and …

March is the third month of the year and is named after the god Mars. This month marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and the start of autumn in the southern hemisphere. Make sure to note the changes in the season, no matter where you are in the world. March is International Listening Awareness Month. Since good communication promotes happier relationships, we will consider the art of listening. Brain Awareness Week also takes place this month and as such we will consider the benefits of learning to …

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 …

Prove that you can change. That you are stronger than you ever thought possible. Give up a habit for a week, or even a month. It does not have to be one of your worst habits – but enough to be a learning experience. From there, you may want to build on your success and break the habit for good, or choose something you know will be life altering.

How did you do on your last project (whether home or work related)? Did you give it your all? Was the work to your highest quality? Did you achieve perfection, or can you see where you could have made improvements? Take the time to evaluate your own work and use what you learned for your next project.

Try sharing with others the knowledge you have acquired about what makes a happier life. Hopefully the recipient will learn something which inspires them to make positive changes in their life. Sharing this happiness stuff may also help keep you on the track on your own happiness path and keep you inspired and uplifted.

Have you seen the movie Harold and Maud? If not, hire it this weekend. If you have, watch it again. If there’s one movie that can inspire us to get the most out of life, then this has to be it. Learn from what you see and then promise yourself you will act on what you have learned.