Have you got the summertime sadness, or something else? Here at happiful we talk a lot about happiness and try to inject a little colour and light into the world. However, it’s important to recognise the darker moments too. Feeling sad is an emotion we all feel, and it’…
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Terrorism: A Guide for Parents
Whether we like it or not, terrorism is part of our collective experience. We shouldn't be afraid to discuss it with our children, and each other After the devastating news in both Manchester and London, it’s no surprise that many of us have recently felt shocked and bewildered. Whenever…
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
Glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) is one of the UK's top three fears, along with snakes and heights. But fear no more, happiful is here to help! Surely public speaking can’t be that bad, right? Wrong. In a 2013 OnePoll study among the British public, the fear of…
Are You the Workplace Bully?
With so much attention focused on playground bullying, it’s hard to imagine that adults are bullied too. But grown-up oppression does exist – particularly in the workplace – and the bully in the room might be you In a recent Counselling Directory survey of more than 1,000 adults, 30 percent…
Embrace Your Inner Child This Summer
If you’re afraid to let your imagination run wild, remember that growing older doesn’t necessarily mean growing up Remember when you were a kid, and your biggest worry was whether the rocket you were building from cardboard boxes would be able to carry all your toys to the…
7 Ways to Help a Child Who is Having a Panic Attack
More and more young people are struggling with anxiety in the UK. Here’s how you can assist a child who is experiencing a panic attack According to NHS data, the number of young people being treated in hospital has risen by 42% in just a single year, with thousands…
How to Burst the 'Beach Body' Bubble
Ignore the beauty magazines. Forget the advertisements. This summer belongs to you! Are you beach body ready? It’s a question that gets plastered all over the media during the lead-up to summer, and one that often leaves us feeling self-conscious and, well, shit. But, have you considered this: you…
How to Help a Grieving Friend
Things you can do and say to support a loved one in their time of need An unfortunate inevitability of life is death. We all experience it at some point, and will often see people we love grieving. It’s a difficult time when you want to help and alleviate…
4 Smart Ways to Eat Healthier at Work
A busy office can be a hive of bad temptations and poor eating habits, but it doesn’t have to be that way... When making healthy changes to your diet, it’s usually breakfast and dinner that are easiest to fix. But when you’re sitting at your desk and…