"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..." What's more British than heading straight to the coast as soon as it hits 20 degrees, and coming home looking a bit like a lobster? At happiful, we've been daydreaming about the fresh sea air,…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
Happiness is the Spice of Life
We interview the open-hearted cousins behind Dishoom, the Indian eatery that's been named the best restaurant in the UK (twice) Shamil and Kavi Thakrar, the duo behind the incredibly successful chain of Indian restaurants Dishoom, are sitting in a booth in their huge Kings Cross outlet. They are,…
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…
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…
Action for Happiness: Vanessa King
A movement encouraging people to care more about the happiness of others With the Dalai Lama as their patron, Action for Happiness [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/] is a collective of people working to spread positivity and joy to help improve society, through actionable advice based on scientific research. They couldn&…
Havens on Earth
Over the past 20 years, urban planning has undergone a natural revolution. Innovative, green-minded cityscaping has promoted community wellbeing on an epic scale – while simultaneously combating pollution and other urban ills – and architects and landscapers have been creating ever more daring sustainable spaces to improve people’s lives. Here’s…
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…
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…
Ruby Wax Headlines London Mindfulness Festival
Comedian promotes mindfulness at the Mindful Living Show this summer Photography | Entertainment Press / Shutterstock.com Beyond her career as an actor, author and mental health campaigner, Ruby Wax was recently awarded an OBE for services to mental health, so you’ll no doubt have heard about all her positive work…