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Pursuit of Happiness

Happiness is understandable, obtainable, and teachable

If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows like a shadow. — Buddha

How do you measure happiness?

The UK is getting serious about measuring national well-being. The question is, how is the Office for National Statistics measuring it? And what will they do about it once they find out? The Guardian newspaper reports on the progress.  Read more. …Read More »

Recommended Reading

  • Stumbling on Happiness
  • The How of Happiness
  • Curious?: Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life
  • Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment
  • A Life Worth Living: Contributions to Positive Psychology
  • Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools

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