Life Archives - Page 5 of 31 - David R Hamilton PHD

Four people sitting on a sofa, each holding a large human face-sized emoji that covers their face. From left to right the emojis are: surprise, contentment, happiness, love (that is, two red love hearts over the eyes). Each person is casually dressed in jeans and a t-shirt.

Pass It On: The Surprising Science of Contagious Happiness

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 10, 2025

Without even trying, you start to feel a little lighter, a little happier. What if I told you this isn’t just a coincidence, but a well-documented scientific phenomenon? And the further effects are quite astonishing.

Young man sharing news with his excited girlfriend. He's whispering something in her ear. They both look happy. They're standing against a bright yellow background.

I’m so happy for you

By Dr David R Hamilton | February 24, 2025

This is not the sort of title I usually have for a blog. However, it…

A cream coloured cup on a table with a pink daisy flower beside it. Resting on the cup is a torn off piece of paper with the words, 'You are stronger than you think' typed on it.

Kindness Isn’t Weakness

By Dr David R Hamilton | February 4, 2025

“Kindness is weak”, “Kindness is soft and flimsy”, “Kindness is for the weak”, “Nice guys finish last.”

These are common misperceptions.

Portrait of young friends jumping from jetty into lake. It's a sunny day and they're all wearing swimming costumes.

The Joy of Letting Go of the Schedule

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 24, 2025

I’m writing this as Storm Eowyn is currently ripping through Scotland. I live in a…