Laughing is good for you, try and do as much of it as you can! You can get courses in how to laugh more, but I prefer a good dose of comedy. There is a comedy night at our local arts centre about once a month and I regularly cry with laughter - and these are comedians who haven't even made it onto TV! If you can't get out to a comedy night, maybe you could… Read More
Anther teenager died from stab wounds today bringing the total of young people killed by violent crime in London this year to 19, as usual the media is asking why - and what can be done to stop it. A lot of emphasis is placed on knives, amnesties, heavier punishments and cracking down on people carrying knives but I think there is a better way - make these… Read More

Knife Crime and Happiness

Anther teenager died from stab wounds today bringing the total of young people killed by violent crime in London this year to 19, as usual the media is asking why - and what can be done to stop it. A lot of emphasis is placed on knives, amnesties, heavier punishments and cracking down on people carrying knives but I think there is a better way - make these kids happier!

Denmark 'world's happiest nation'

News item on the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/7487143.stm

"Our research indicates prosperity is linked with happiness. It does contribute," he says, "but it is not the most important factor.

"Personal freedom is even more important, and it's freedom in all kinds of ways. Political freedom, like with democracy and freedom of choice."

looks like the data needs a bit of analysis!

How?

Science has new evidence about how to be happy. Money is not everything - your environment and your way of thinking are the keys.

What?

We know what people can do for themselves to be happier. Treat yourself to a bit more happiness today!

Why?

Consumerism damages the enviroment and makes us unhappy. Get yourself happy and save the planet.