happiness

Tow women smiling and giving each other a High Five. The woman on the left is wearing a white blouse and the woman on the right is wearing a multi coloured jumper of coloured squares - blue, pink, olive green, while, and black. They're in a well-lit, spacious office.

Want to feel happier – and live longer? Science says: Connect

By Dr David R Hamilton | June 11, 2025

Did you know that positive interactions with others can boost happiness, support mental health, and even help us live longer? It’s true. Here’s how.

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4 charity volunteers in a park, packing brown paper gift bags. Two in the middle are giving each other a high five. It's a bright, sunny day, and they're all smiling. There's green grass and trees in the background. They're all wearing earth-green coloured tops.

12 ways to win while being kind

By Dr David R Hamilton | May 30, 2025

How do you win in life without throwing others under the bus? Here’s some thoughts:…

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Group of friends bunched together, happy, each with one arm outstretched to their sides, with broad smiles on their faces. Kneeling on concrete paving stones with college campus buildings in the background.

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.

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Happy cheerful middle-aged mature couple dancing together in the kitchen, preparing food. On the worktop are vegetables (red and yellow pepper), cucumber, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots and salad. The salad is in a glass bowl. There's also two baguettes and two glasses of red wine.

A pinch of kindness, a dash of courage, and a sprinkle of hope: Life’s magic recipe

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 7, 2025

Some days, we might greet the morning with a clear plan and unshakable determination. Other days, all we might muster is a cup of coffee and a willingness to try again. Both are enough.

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