Extended travel (sabbaticals, Big OEs, moving overseas) is a common pursuit of happiness tactic. How to Maximize the Psychological Benefits of Travel I’m going to write more on this topic – this is part 1. How to understand the emotional dreams that are fueling your travel dreams Let’s say your travel dream is to travel [...]

Hi readers: Now that most people are back at work for 2010 in New Zealand, I’m planning my schedule for the year. If you belong to a community group (e.g. Rotary Club, Lions Club) and would like me to speak to your group, then now would be a good time to ask me. The talk [...]

Planning to do at least one thing each day you’ll look forward is an important part of treatment for depression, or for anyone who wants to be happier. On most days your looked forward to activities aren’t likely to be “treat” type activities – more along the lines of la dolce vita (the sweet life) [...]