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John McManamy

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The Happiness Challenge: Keeping it Small

As you know, I’ve been sinking my teeth into the topic of happiness, which for me has been a learn-as-you-go-along exercise. What got me started was The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler MD, with its strong emphasis on cultivating loving kindness (or compassion). Basically, people who manage to see beyond... Read moreChevron
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Happiness: Is Managing Our Misery the Key?

Last Year, on my blog, Knowledge is Necessity, I ran a poll asking readers how their last seven days went. What a miserable bunch we turned out to be. Only three in a hundred replied, "couldn't have gone better." Added to those who said the last seven days went "pretty well," only one in five - 20 percent - had a positive week.By contrast, more... Read moreChevron
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Question of the Week: Secrets to Happiness

I have a confession to make: I fail miserably at happiness. So, I suspect, do just about all of us. It's something we all badly want, but very rarely attain. To me, happiness does not necessarily equate with fun or pleasurable times or sense of accomplishment. When it happens, it tends to sneak up on me, alone, when my mind is still. Then I feel a... Read moreChevron
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How Happy Are You Right Now?

I know, I know. What kind of stupid question is that? you're thinking. Besides, maybe we're not meant to be happy. But we do know this - if we're miserable, our illness will always haunt us, no matter what. So, to repeat the question:   How happy are you right now?   Please feel free to offer advice on what works for you.
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What Does Living in the Present Have to do with Happiness? And What Can Peanut Butter Offer Us?

Today, Karri posted: "Why Can't I be Happy?" Funny you asked that, Karri, because happiness has been on my mind a lot today. You see, today on her blog, Beyond Blue, Therese Borchard posted these three provocative pieces:   5 Steps to Having More Fun: An Interview with John McManamy   John McManamy: Play Is Crucial to Good Mental... Read moreChevron

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