I’m sure that have heard the expression “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” right? I know I had it drilled into me as a kid by my mum. Well I’m here to tell you, it’s total bollocks. Well Ok, I’ll give you that it’s technically true, you cannot meet somebody […]

The pub was about to close when I burst through the door. It was in the middle of nowhere and there were just two locals sat at the bar talking to the owner. “Do you sell champagne?” I asked the owner hopefully. He and the two locals stared at me with disbelief, almost as though […]

Significantly less than half a century ago little was known about what makes people genuinely happy. Or more accurately, little was known from a scientific standpoint. There was of course plenty of anecdotal evidence. Prior to then psychology was focussed on what made people sad and/or depressed and looking for ‘fixes’ rather than studying happy […]

If you’re depressed – you’re not alone. If you’re anxious for no apparent reason – you’re not alone. If you’re victimized because of your race, color, religion or creed – you’re not alone. If you’re gay and afraid to come out – you’re not alone. If you’re sick – you’re not alone. If you have […]