positive psychology

  • Why Do Some People Find It Harder To Be Happy?

    Why Do Some People Find It Harder To Be Happy?

    The self-help industry is booming, fuelled by research on positive psychology – the scientific study of what makes people flourish. At the same time, the rates of anxiety, depression and self-harm continue to soar worldwide. So are we doomed to be unhappy, despite these advances in psychology? According to an influential article published in Review…


  • Remember to Thank Your Partner, You Ungrateful Bastard

    Remember to Thank Your Partner, You Ungrateful Bastard

    In longterm relationships, it can sometimes seem like the gratitude between the people involved runs thin. Amid the rigors of daily life, it’s easy to take someone else’s favours or generosity for granted. Making dinner most nights, making the bed every morning, cleaning the floors, or scheduling doctors’ appointments for kids are: all are necessary…