Happiness, Health and Well-Being
ABCs of Stress Management at Work
On 10th October each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes World Mental Health Day. As work-related burnout is now classified by WHO as an occupational…
Floating Wheelchairs for People of Determination
This is so incredibly exciting and happiness-inducing! In support of the “My Community is a Place for Everyone” initiative launched by the Crown Prince of…
Hygge and Lagom -- Secrets to Scandinavian happiness?
Today, let’s learn a few cool words and wise concepts from our Scandinavian friends. The Danish “hygge” is all about feeling cozy and relaxed such…
Colour me HAPPY!
Look at all these beautiful and smile-inducing colourful drawings of happiness posted on the UAE Ministry of Happiness website: https://happy.ae/en/paintings Guaranteed to lift anyone out of…
Not taking things personally
She walks by me with an abrupt nod without stopping to chat as she normally does. Wait, I think, did I do something to offend her?…
Habits of Happy People
There are lots of articles out there telling us to be happy. However, it is not always that easy to just be happy by following esoteric…
Ripples of Happiness
Just came across an old 2015 article about the Ripples of Happiness competition I had mentored and that my students won 2nd place in (very…
Keeping a cool head
We’ve all been there — when someone cuts us off in traffic or when faced with a rude colleague or customer service representative. Instead of…
Step away from the gluten, please – Food intolerances and allergies
By: Jeanette Teh As you sit waiting for your daughter to finish her piano lesson, your head starts to pound warning of an impending migraine…
Happiness in the GCC
Great article about how Happiness is a metric for GCC and especially the UAE government: Happiness in the GCC which has resulted in the UAE…