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…
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Rebecca Thair
Rebecca is the Editor of Happiful magazine
The Moment I Realised… There’s Hope for Humanity
Alexandra Shields says raising funds for the charity Make-A-Wish has shown her the strength of community spirit and people's generosity How did you get involved with Make-A-Wish? I’ve always tried to do charitable things, and previously worked for a hospice where my mum passed away when I…
Talking to Yourself? You Might Be a Genius
Study finds that speaking out loud could be a sign of cognitive intelligence The next time you hear your boss speaking out loud to himself at his desk (hmm, like our editor, Jake) there’s no need to worry: it’s actually a sign they could be on to something…
Let's Face It, Facebook is Making Us Miserable
Research links a decline in wellbeing with time spent on the social media giant Most people will admit to having an unhealthy relationship with Facebook. Of the UK’s 32 million users, each person spends an incredible 26.5 hours a month using its services. We can’t live with…
Are You Having a 'Eureka!' Moment?
Scientists are starting to figure out why our brains go 'Aha!' – and the answer could be in our eyes We all struggle with solving problems, but there’s no better feeling than the moment your brain suddenly clicks and everything falls into place. That euphoric “Eureka!” moment is…
Therapy Dogs Can Reduce Your 'Ruff' Days
TheraPaws dogs and volunteers take centre stage at the National Theatre to spread awareness and promote positive mental health For Mental Health Awareness Week (8–14 May 2017), the Mayhew Animal Home’s TheraPaws programme teamed up with the National Theatre in London to help raise awareness of the importance…
Addressing the Gender Pay Gap - It's Now the Law
Gender pay gap dealt a blow by new UK law, as companies must now publish salary differences On 6 April, a new UK law was introduced requiring larger companies to publish their pay gap figures before April 2018. Companies with more than 250 employees are now required to publicly declare…
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…
The Comfort Project
London creatives and musicians band together to bring some comfort to those in psychiatric wards A new charitable initiative led by musicians and creatives in London looks to support adults seeking mental health treatment through their new ‘Comfort Project’. Starting in South West London, but with the aim to expand…