Spending time at the beach can have mind blowing benefits. It was only after a recent visit to the beach did it dawn on me why people like spending time at the beach. Over the Easter break a friend invited me to visit him at his new digs and to cycle to the beachfront. It was such a relaxing experience especially after a couple of months of … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Lose It & Find Happiness Again
When we talk about someone 'losing it' we often mean that the person is angry and about to shout at someone or they are overwhelmed and about to lose their sanity. Losing it need not be a negative experience. In fact, losing it, and losing it regularly may actually make you happier. Losing can have the effect of calming you down and enjoying … [Read more...]
Good Vibrations
Sound Waves Sound can have an incredible impact on our emotions. For instance, an old song playing on the radio can that bring back a flood of memories and put a big grin on your face or make us feel all melancholy or sad. Earmotions The sound of a bubbling brook may produce a calming effect, or the blaring of a siren may induce panic. What … [Read more...]
Live Happy Ever Now
This is a quote close to my heart. It is one that as I am busy during my day I often need to stop and remember. In our busy lives of striving to fullfil our dreams, we need to remember that in the meantime, life happens. Live Each Day Living our dreams is about doing so even in small ways, every day. So busy striving but never … [Read more...]
Look Up
Pay attention to your body language next time you're feeling sad, stressed, or anxious. Your physiology is affected by your psychology, and the opposite is also true. Body Language Next time you're sick or feeling sad take notice how you 'hold yourself'. Are you standing straight and tall, shoulders back and head held high? What about if your … [Read more...]
See The Roses
Heidi and I have been super crazy busy with a number of projects, the latest being the renovation of a townhouse on the Sunshine Coast, a two and a half hour drive away. On top of that I am stupidly busy with work and it is an insane juggling act at the moment. Doing long hours it is easy to get down and wonder what is it all for. I am at my … [Read more...]
Mirror Image
Life is a reflection of your thoughts. Change your thoughts. Change your life. - David Cuschieri Mirror Mirror "Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all?" In the fairy tale Snow White, it is the mirror that responds to the Queen's question. But in real life we know that it isn't the mirror that responds but the Queen … [Read more...]
Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to others
How lucky are we to do what we do? I just received a phone call from a gorgeous lady by the name of Elaine who wanted to order two of our books as she had seen her friend's copy of our The Little Book of Happiness (cat version) and wished to get one for herself and another book for a good friend of hers (Elaine and her late husband had pussycats … [Read more...]
Welcome to The Happiness Shop
Welcome to The Happiness Shop. The Happiness Shop is our brand new online shop where you can purchase our range of gift books. We called our shop The Happiness Shop because our products are all about creating happiness in people's lives. Gifts That Keep On Giving Whether you buy our products for yourself to enjoy or as a gift for someone, they … [Read more...]