Happiness, it’s the elixir of life. But, how many of us would like to be happier? And how many of us find work a critical factor in determining our level of happiness? We spend so much of our lives working, it’s inevitable that our careers play a key…
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An Unpredictable Manic Episode Meant I Was Hospitalised For My Bipolar Disorder
Eleanor Segall had always been in control of her medication, until at 25, a high-dose of anti-depressants tipped her into psychosis. Through incredible support in the psychiatric hospital, Eleanor found her balance again, and a passion to break the stigma around mental health Eleanor Segall I sat on my hospital…
The Happiful Workshop: Self-confidence with Callie Thorpe
What happens when six women get together to talk about self-confidence? Author and political activist Gloria Steinem was on to something when she said: “The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” When Happiful invited readers to attend a self-confidence workshop,…
After My Mum Lost Her Battle With Cancer, I Realised I Had High-Functioning Depression
Laura Graham put on a brave face following her mum’s death, but through wanting to make a positive difference in the world in memory of her mum, she recognised the emotional impact that grief had on her Laura's MumWe’d known it was coming, but nothing prepares…
Callie Thorpe: Perfect, Just As You Are
With 165,000 followers on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/calliethorpe/], social media star Callie Thorpe, 28, is on a one-woman mission to reshape the way society views plus-size. This month, as she fronts Happiful’s body-positivity workshop, Callie reveals the truth about body-shaming abuse, her journey to happiness, and…
My Epilepsy Gives Me Severe Anxiety
Sam, 22, has experienced epileptic fits since childhood, but an often-unspoken part of epilepsy is the added anxiety. Sam learned to cope through recognising the importance of self-care Many people around the world have medical conditions that prevent them from doing certain things. Many people have spoken about living with…
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson: Exploring sexuality (one wisecrack at a time)
With their popular anti-slut shaming podcast, comedians Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson are redefining what it means to be a sexually-empowered woman Corinne and KrystynaWhile working the New York City stand-up circuit under the double-act name Sorry About Last Night, Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson gained notoriety for their risqué,…
Unsung Hero: The yoga instructor empowering people to be their best selves
Nominated by her husband, Cory, Lildonia Lawrence is a shining light in her local London community Lildonia Lawrence Lildonia Lawrence is a fitness and yoga instructor, life coach and, in the words of her husband, Cory, an all-around amazing human being. She first began teaching fitness and yoga classes while…
I Grew Up With Zero Desire To Eat
Jamie, 24, didn’t recognise he had an eating disorder until he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. With support from his doctors and his family, he learned to reintroduce eating into his daily life Jamie When I was at school, I was bullied because of how small…