Last week we saw how others negativity and our own can cause us to enter into a negative downward spiral, this week we explore the 8 key gains of adopting a positive outlook. The 8 gains of a positive outlook: Beyond the scientific evidence which supports the
Recently I was working as a receptionist in an ongoing temporary placement. I couldn’t have been happier – I found the work easy and enjoyable, the people were really welcoming and friendly and the pay was good. As I progressed in my placement and became closer
H All, Here at Accessible Psychology I like to make things, well, accessible, so I have taken it upon myself to source the most exceptional psychology resources from all over the web and share them with you in one place, right here on my 'Best Resources' page.
Step Six: Hobbies and leisure pursuits Having hobbies and ways to creatively express ourselves can also significantly boost our feelings of happiness. Why not try taking a class of something you have always wanted to do? When we creatively express ourselves we experience a deep
Step Three: Live for the moment In all of my happiest memories I was totally absorbed and engaged in the moment. These moments were so crystal clear it is as if I had experienced them with eyes which were seeing for the very first time.
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary happiness can be defined as ‘A state of well being and contentment’. We all want to be happy but is it something we can actively pursue? For years I struggled with depression and after recovering from my last episode I
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” H Jackson Browne Whilst there are certain universal principles which lead to greater happiness, like living in line with ones values for example, the path to
The Further Reading page has just been updated with excellent new books on depression, goals, time management and happiness. The page features each books description and all the details you need (such as ISBN numbers) to take note of which books you like best. We even have
The series on happiness is going to be published shortly and I wanted to get your thoughts on what makes for a happy life! Is it doing something we love? Having deep friendships? Making sure we have a sense of progress? What has contributed most to
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin (Click on link to see Amazon listing and reviews) Here at Accessible Psychology I just wanted to
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