confelicity

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Want to Feel Happier? Be Happy for Other people

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 7, 2025

When you be happy for other people, you’re literally ‘being’ happy. It’s called ‘confelicity’.

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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…

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20 science-based tips for increasing happiness

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 14, 2025

I’ve compiled 20 different tips, or hacks, for boosting your happiness, each with a wee bit of scientific justification.