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Have you figured out the secret to happiness yet? It’s really a lifetime process of self-discovery. You may already know that material wealth and money are not prerequisites. Read on as we bust four common myths about happiness: Myth No. 1: Optimism isn’t realistic. Negative, pessimistic people think that optimists are delusional; they pity them...

The Rumor: The benefits of meditation are mainly spiritual In an age when multitasking is a way (and fact) of life, sitting with your eyes closed for half an hour and focusing on your breathing may not seem like the best use of your time. If that’s the way you feel, you’re probably under the...

Has life ever felt stagnant? That you’re capable of so much more? That you need a change?  If it’s any consolation, its a common thought, one which every person at some point or another has pondered. Now you could have an iron will and accomplish it all sitting on your desk for 8 hours a day, 5...

There’s a lot of research into happiness right now. You know it’s serious when even the government wants to know how happy we are! The success of any nation can no longer be judged just on Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A lot of time, money and resources are now being focused on measuring our Gross...

Every December I fall into the same old trap “As of January 1st, I’m never going to smoke again, I’m going for a run every morning, I’m  giving up beer and wine and I’m going to the gym regularly.” These are all absolute resolutions I’ve made in one year or another, and every time so...

How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Do you jump out of bed, ready to seize the day or press the snooze button, turnover and try and delay that moment when your life begins again? Chances are, if things are going well, you’re full of energy, enthusiasm and general joie de...

Happiness is a choice. Self love, support and care are essential, not add-ons or afterthoughts. Socrates said ‘the unexamined life is not worth living.’ When you examine your life, are you happy with what you see…with what you feel? Do you wake up in the morning ‘knowing’ something is missing? Do you instinctively feel you...

In our extraordinary imaginations, we can time travel, floating back to the past or drifting forward to the future at will. Imagining the end of our life might seem like a depressing exercise. It is, however, an extraordinarily powerful Buddhist practice which has the potential to dramatically affect how we live in the here and...

The transition from one year to another is a hugely significant time. There is a real symbolism in reviewing the past and envisioning the future. It is a period for both reflection and renewal. But how will you narrate the tale of the old year and how will you begin to tell the story of...

Are you trapped in an unhealthy relationship ? We all wish to be in very healthy, productive and well-adjusted relationships. Sadly, not all relationships are crafted that way. Some are intrinsically unhealthy and will drag you down. It is important to spot the warning signs early on so that you can ship out and move...