by heyhappiness | May 3, 2021 | Happy us
What does it mean to pay it forward? It means that we are doing something humanistic for someone not to benefit us but those who might not even know who we are. Dr. Elizabeth Dunn, a social psychologist at the University of British Columbia has found through her...
by heyhappiness | May 1, 2021 | Happy mind
Turmeric is considered the ‘golden spice of life’. Regular use of turmeric has been proven to improve mood as well as memory and attention. So, how does a turmeric latte sounds right about now? Turmeric grows in tropical and subtropical regions around the...
by heyhappiness | Apr 23, 2021 | Happy me
Well-being is made up of a few factors: happiness, satisfaction, enjoyment, contentment, engagement, fulfillment and resilience. These factors are all somewhat interlinked. Enjoyment according to the Cambridge dictionary means ‘a feeling of happiness or...
by heyhappiness | Apr 16, 2021 | Happy mind
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in your mood. We need to feed our bodies to survive, yet we seldom think about the function of the foods we select. Are we getting the nutrition we need for our bodies and minds to function? Are we intentional in getting enough...
by heyhappiness | Apr 9, 2021 | Happy us, Uncategorized
Happiness is a broad concept to define. Many elements contribute to a sense of happiness. One of those elements, actually a big part can be contributed to our ability to connect with others, to have meaningful relationships, and to feel a sense of community. Time and...
by heyhappiness | Jan 15, 2021 | Happy mind
In general, individuals start experimenting with drugs out of curiosity or peer pressure. Some individuals start to misuse drugs to perform better (to increase their focus or concentration) or even to feel better. Most people believe they can control their use. But...
by heyhappiness | Dec 14, 2020 | Happy mind
According to McKay and Fanning (2016), “Reality hardly matters”. It’s rather the belief of reality that shapes our world. The way we think about events, and the judgments we ascribe, as a result, determines our reaction towards it and towards ourselves. One important...
by heyhappiness | Dec 11, 2020 | Happy us
I’ve often heard people associate boundaries with being selfish. As if taking care of yourself automatically results in neglecting those around you. However, more often than not, this is quite an inaccurate assumption. The implementation of healthy boundaries simply...
by heyhappiness | Nov 16, 2020 | Happy me, Happy us
Acts of kindness are a powerful tool to help you improve your mood and become a happier version of yourself. I truly believe the world will be a better place if we all intentionally and purposefully participate in kindness. Kindness not only towards others but to...
by heyhappiness | Oct 20, 2020 | Happy mind
Do you often struggle with the duality of life? How can one feel brave and scared at the same time? Or fragile and strong? Life is beautiful and really really hard at times. All-or-nothing thinking is an unhelpful thinking style (a ‘cognitive distortion’...
