Happiness Bank News
Happiness in turbulent times
It’s been about three months since I last wrote a blog. Such a sad and unhappy three months with many withdrawals made from my happiness account. I have always said that you have to be realistic about happiness. You can’t expect to be upbeat and joyful all of the time. To live a rich deep and … more...
I AM a somebody
I shared a post on Facebook the other week. It was written by a somebody called Richard Branson and it was about happiness. It started like this… You don’t know me but I hear you are going through a tough time, and I would like to help you. I want to be open and honest with you, … more...
Fear and the little black book
I was on my regular 5.30am walk last week when I came upon a little black book. On this particular morning I decided to stop at three park benches in New Farm park to do some push ups, dips and squats. This is not something I usually do. I had just cancelled my gym membership and I wanted to keep … more...
Why counting down sleeps is so important
Sometimes I am sure I get more happiness out of counting down sleeps to something, rather than experiencing the actual event itself! Have you ever felt that way, or am I just a bit weird? My son Daniel is getting married in Cancun on 26 April. Attendance requires seven days at an amazing beach … more...
Stop chasing happiness!
I have been pondering this statement a lot lately “stop chasing happiness.” What does chasing happiness actually mean? The mental picture I get in my mind is a person looking frantic and harassed running around everyday trying to find happiness, but never hitting the jackpot. If I asked you were … more...
