Happiness

There has been some discussion at work lately about happiness. This came about with the news that Auckland University has a new website called Calm - http://www.calm.auckland.ac.nz/2.html Have they put this information online because they think people will not be as happy this year!? Is it a cost saving measure so that the over worked counsellors are not trying to teach people how to manage relationships, manage stress etc? In Dunedin some students get SAD (seasonal adjustment disorder) due to lack of sunshine and grey days (in winter time anyway). I am an advocate for mid winter holidays in the sun. The sea on the Gold Coast is warmer in their winter than it is in Dunedin's summer!

*Now I could have a few adverts by Google - as I am thinking how do people make money from blogging! Yes, like Ty, I would like a money spinner. Someone told me they wrote a book and got it published and this provides some passive income. Yup sounds good to me. I'd like to have some of that*

Back to happiness - at anytime one should know what makes them happy.

Yes, is your glass half full! If you are feeling blue what do you do to lift your spirits? - listen to music, go for a walk, sail, run, fish - anything that will ignite a bit of dopamine - natural of course.

Check out the Authentic Happiness site for some interesting tests that I think have some insightful information.

http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/questionnaires.aspx

My First Blog

I am back at work and in temp accommodation while our building alterations happen. Our temp room is hot and stuffy because of minimal ventilation - so I am pleased to be doing our drop in service in the link - it is nice and cool in there- especially as it has been sooo hot. Not that I am complaining! A summer in Dunedin does not always happen - so long may it last!

I am hating all this talk of recession and doom and gloom about the job market. I suppose I am lucky that I have one - well for the foreseeable future anyway. The good life appeals to me but then a regular income is one of the factors that is a career anchor for me.

What I do know is that the principles of job hunting have not changed. What are the principles?? Watch this space.