OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Awareness of limiting beliefsHow do you recognise the way beliefs drive your life?07 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleDon't sweat the small stuffGetting irritated about the small things in life is just as bad for your health as eating a poor diet or failing to exercise, a new study suggests.03 Apr 09:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Habits of happinessThis new series expands on the foundation of the 10 happiness principles we covered in the happiness audit. It’s called habits of happiness and it’s a natural next step from the principles we have already discussed.31 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleSecrets and truthsThe founder of web phenomenon PostSecret talks to Alan Perrott about being the person with whom the whole world shares their innermost secrets.29 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: 2013 Happiness Audit: Progress checkHere is your recap of what we have learned in our 12- part happiness audit so you can check in and see where you are.24 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleCoffee can reduce car crash risk - researchDrinking caffeinated drinks like coffee significantly protects against crash risk for long-distance commercial drivers, new research suggests.20 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandDoctors disagree in mental health caseAn Auckland man who admitted breaking into his 95-year-old neighbour's home and stabbing him in the head has been the subject of four mental health reports.19 Mar 10:45 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Practise emotional honestyOh, how to cover THIS in a few hundred words?! Practising emotional honesty is a real biggie, and one of the most common barriers to happiness there is.17 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleLack of sleep can kill marriageSleepless nights with crying babies can ruin your marriage and your health, a study says.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Always look on the dark sideThe glass half full has been sent flying - research shows you'll live longer if you think of it as half empty14 Mar 08:30 PM
EntertainmentCarrie Fisher's scary bipolar episodeCarrie Fisher was "delusional" and "trying to survive" during a recent bipolar episode.14 Mar 07:55 PM
LifestyleToo much optimism is riskyOverly optimistic expectations for the future can be hazardous to older people's health, a long-term study suggests.12 Mar 08:15 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonHappiness is an inside jobIt's your job, not someone else's, to move towards what makes you happy.03 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiller in communityA murderer serving a life sentence is not ready to be released says the Parole Board. But because he is a mental health patient, he has already been out into the community.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand$100k for mental health social mediaThe Government has allocated $100,000 to make use of social media to improve youth mental health.28 Feb 05:00 AM
OpinionDavid Hill: A devious way of getting from A to B, via J, W and QBiologists argue that evolution proceeds via natural selection. Wrong. Cryptic crosswords prove that in the case of many Homo sapiens, it works via UNnatural selection.27 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleTwo weeks to feel sad... then you're sickGrief is in danger of being branded a medical condition if a mourner feels sad for two weeks and consults a GP, says an international authority on death and dying.22 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Newton-John reveals depression battleAustralian actress/singer Olivia Newton-John has spoken out about her battle with depression, revealing she turned to therapy and medication to help face her problems20 Feb 08:40 PM
LifestyleEmbrace an aging love lifeCould the fountain of youth be found through a positive attitude spiced with gratitude, laughter and a healthy dose of loving sex?18 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentViolent past a 'wave of terror'Matthew Newton has blamed his past violent attacks on a 'wave of terror' and 'hopelessness'.17 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandFacility criticised after intellectually impaired woman suffers carpet burns13 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandRise in assaults on guardsAlmost 30 prison guards have been seriously assaulted since mid-2010 with 88 per cent punched in the head or face area and one attacked with hot water.12 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBullying knows no age limitsWe're accustomed to stories about childhood bullies, but similar behaviours are occurring among seniors.07 Feb 11:45 PM
OpinionBlog: Make and own choicesEach week, life coach, yoga teacher and corporate escapee Louise Thompson will share actionable tips to make life happier, healthier and less stressful.07 Feb 02:30 AM
LifestyleKiwis creating technology to help autistic kidsAutistic children could be taught life-changing communication skills on high-tech computer tablets, New Zealand researchers say.06 Feb 05:30 PM
LifestylePoor mental health leads to bad behaviourPoor mental health leads to bad lifestyle behaviour in socially disadvantaged people - not the other way round, a study suggests.05 Feb 12:20 AM
Small BusinessSurvey: Workplace stress on the riseBigger workloads and tighter company budgets are causing higher stress levels among New Zealand employees in certain sectors, a new report says.04 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: How to know if he/she is the oneBam. Right there. It’s a biggie and it needs more explanation. It’s not essential for happiness but it surely helps a great deal. It’s can be a lifelong quest... finding The One.27 Jan 08:00 PM
