"Happiness means different things to different people – what makes one person happy might make another feel unhappy, and vice versa. However, science has shown that there are some fundamental things we can all do to ensure we start living our happiest lives. The decisions we make, our behaviour and, most importantly, our mindset all contribute towards this end goal. Gaining a greater understanding of ourselves will help us to make the right choices so we can avoid negativity, be more authentic, and start living more content and fulfilled lives. Why do we feel certain emotions in specific situations? Why do we behave in particular ways? And what can we do to overcome the things that hold us back? Learn all this and more by delving into the world of psychology to build a better relationship with your mind. Packed full of expert guidance from psychologists, counsellors and other professionals, in the pages that follow, we look at how to build better relationships, the benefits of having fun, and why decluttering can be great for our wellbeing. We also look into ways to stress better, how to forgive, the thrill of anticipation and more. The mind is a powerful tool. Learn how to take control of your own mind today for a happier tomorrow."
WELCOME TO Live Yourself Happy • ACHIEVE TRUE HAPPINESS AND FEEL MORE FULFILLED
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Masterclass • We look after our physical health, but our emotional wellbeing often gets neglected. It’s time to make it a priority
WHICH Therapy IS FOR ME? • There’s a multitude of problems therapy can help with and just as many approaches to take. How do you know which is right for you?
HOW TO STRESS Better • You can’t escape it entirely, but stress isn’t all bad, and there are ways to harness it to your advantage
PANICKED? Press pause • It’s easier than you think to take back control when you’re having a panic attack
MAKE Me-time A MUST-DO • Feeling frazzled? By making a small amount of time for yourself, you’ll be instantly refreshed – and happier
FIND YOUR Mantra • Focus your mind and learn how to reverse negative thought patterns by repeating powerful phrases
WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE MORE Selfish • Putting yourself first has more benefits to you and even the people around you than you might realise
THE GIFT OF Compassion • Many of us find it hard to treat ourselves with the kindness and compassion we willingly give to others, but it’s essential we do it
WHY IT’S GOOD TO Cry • Sometimes a proper blub is the best thing we can do to improve our mood
REDISCOVER YOUR Optimism • Worn out by worrying and dwelling on the negative? It’s time to turn things around
7 WAYS TO BE MORE OPTIMISTIC
Survival OF THE KINDEST • In a dog-eat-dog world where animals battle daily for survival, how did kindness ever evolve? What stops selfishness from taking over? And what are the benefits of being kind?
Gratitude & WELLBEING • The simple act of focusing on the positives in your life can have a huge impact on your physical and mental wellbeing
Achieving FORGIVENESS • Closing doors on our painful pasts can open those to the future
Learning TO TRUST • Trust is a powerful emotion that builds relationships and connections, but our lived experiences feed into our ability to trust
Regrets ARE GOOD FOR YOU • Stuck in a rut of wishing you’d done things differently? It’s hard to break free, but processing regrets can help us move forward
YOU CAN’T Control EVERYTHING • …but that is okay, because there is joy and magic to be found when you free your thoughts, says former Buddhist monk Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
WHAT’S Holding YOU BACK? • Want to clear away the obstacles that are stopping you from moving...