- Getting the balance right26 Sep 2012 | Nina Grunfeld
Why do some of us let our work dominate our lives? Why do we so often seem to find it hard to get the balance right? To celebrate National Work-Life Week, Nina Grunfeld looks at practical ways to get a better balance in our lives.
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Take care of your body, At work, Family & friends - January blues? Or as good a month as any other?16 Jan 2012 | Sarah Dale
It's a popular myth that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year. But "Blue Monday" has no real scientific basis and was dreamt up as a marketing idea. Although January may feel a bit of an anti-climax it doesn't need to be a gloomy month. As the saying goes, "There's no such thing as the wrong weather, just the wrong clothes". So with that mindset let's ignore the gloom-mongers and embrace what January brings.
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Take care of your body, Live life mindfully, Look for what's good, Be comfortable with who you are - The Summer of our Discontent31 Oct 2011 | Miriam Akhtar
This summer the UK was rocked by riots with young people playing the major role in the looting of shops. Mariam Akhtar asks whether the use of positive psychology can connect with disaffected adolescents and help them to be more resilient and find better routes to happiness and positive emotions?
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Do things for others, Take care of your body, Look for what's good, Local community, Be a Happiness Activist, Education - Laughter has serious benefits10 Jul 2011 | Joe Hoare
Do we laugh enough or should we learn to laugh more? Joyful, good-natured laughter is a tonic for our body, mind, emotions and spirit and can bring serious health benefits. In many ways it is the ultimate drug, with no harmful side-effects.
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Take care of your body, Look for what's good - A positive approach to chronic illness and disability05 Jul 2011 | Antonella Delle Fave
Chronic illnesses and disabilities have a dramatic impact on individuals and their families. But research shows that people can successfully achieve a good quality of life despite these severe constraints. We need a more positive and rounded approach to support their well-being.
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Do things for others, Take care of your body, Find ways to bounce back, Look for what's good, Family & friends, Local community - Crisis? What crisis?20 Jun 2011 | Sarah Dale
In planes we are urged to put our own oxygen masks on first before trying to help others, even our own children, in the event of an emergency. I believe we need to treat our own physical and mental well-being in the same way.
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Take care of your body, Find ways to bounce back - Cultural activities good for men's health and happiness23 May 2011 | The Telegraph
Simply observing culture improves the physical health and mental wellbeing of men more than attempting to be creative, it is claimed. Women seem to benefit more from taking part in artistic activities than just watching them, however. Researchers suggest that doctors and policymakers should therefore promote cultural activities as a simple way to lower stress.
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Take care of your body, Live life mindfully, Keep learning new things - Six Ways to Boost Your “Habits of Helping"15 Mar 2011 | Greater Good Science Centre
Whether we are looking at studies of older adults, middle-aged women, or preteens, we see that altruistic behavior casts a halo effect over people’s lives, giving them greater longevity, lower rates of heart disease, and better mental health. This article provides six suggestions for how to expand your habits of helping.
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Do things for others, Take care of your body, Be a Happiness Activist - Happiness 'helps you live longer'03 Mar 2011 | Daily Telegraph
Researchers found "clear and compelling evidence" that happiness paves the way to better health and longer lifespans. The review of more than 160 studies found the evidence connecting an upbeat outlook to a healthier life was even stronger than that linking obesity to reduced longevity. It backed previous studies that found a “glass half full” approach was good for your health.
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Take care of your body, Look for what's good - The science of happiness: happier people are healthier02 Feb 2011 | Kaiser Permanente
A study of nearly 10,000 people found that, 2 years later, those with higher rates of happiness and life satisfaction reported 50 percent better health and less long-term, limiting health conditions. Another long-term study of nuns discovered that those who wrote autobiographies reflecting happiness, love, and hope at a young age had a 2.5 times lower risk of dying early than their gloomier young counterparts.
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