A sense of wellbeing isn't something you stumble upon or rely on other people or doctors to fix. It is a state of physical and emotional happiness that you have to nurture and work on constantly.
How much vacation time do people really need? For many the answer depends on whether they're taking a summer or winter break, or on other factors such as the number of people going, destination, cost and travelling arrangements.
Joy is something that lasts. Happiness is something that is temporary. Joy is an internal, conscious belief. Happiness is external. Something we may feel for a short time, for example, when we buy something that we desire.
Self-defeating behaviour can make any situation worse. Comb these clues to find out if you're guilty of any of these exacerbating habits, then place them on your "what-not-to-do" list.
It has long been believed that the stress associated with being poor and struggling to make ends meet will vanish like mist before the morning sun when we move up the social ladder and earn more money. Not so, say the experts − and here's why…