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A Man walking down the streets sees another man with a very big dog. One man says to the other, “Does your dog bite?” The man replies “No my dog doesn’t.” The man pats the dog and has his hand bitten off. “I thought you said your dog didn’t bite”, said the injured man. “That’s not my dog”, replied the other. … [Read more...]

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My husband was unhappy with my mood swings So, he bought me a mood ring the other day so he could monitor my moods. We discovered that when I’m in a good mood it turns green. When I’m in a bad mood, it leaves a big red mark on his forehead. Maybe next time he’ll buy me a diamond. … [Read more...]

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“What’s your father’s occupation?” asked the teacher on the first day of school. “He’s a magician Miss” said the new boy. “How interesting” said the teacher “and what’s his favourite trick?” “He saws people in half.” “Gosh. Now the next question: Do you have any brothers or sisters?” “One half-brother and two half-sisters.” … [Read more...]

Joanna Brown Neath

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Voucher winner for August!!!
Prior to brain injury I had always dreamed of doing the London Marathon. I had always been fit and healthy, a keen runner always looking to pursue new goals. Then in July 2015, after having spent a lovely day with my family, I decided to go for a run with a local running club. I was new to the area and as well as keeping fit my intention was to make new friends. During the run I suffered a subdural haematoma. I had no symptoms, just a sense that something was wrong. At A&E I lost consciousness and ended up at the Heath hospital where I had a … [Read more...]

What makes people happy?

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Positive Psychology - The scientific study of wellbeing

Positive Psychology is not about trying (unsuccessfully) to force yourself to be positive all the time. No, it is the study of the things that make people feel good and valuable. For example, it investigates people that are enjoying life. It identifies what makes them happy and it recommends how others can do these things so that they might increase their wellbeing. It has shown that happy people are high on one or more of the following dimensions:
  1. Positive emotion – They frequently experience positive emotions. … [Read more...]

Voucher Winner!!!

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In life, joy and sorrow can exist simultaneously. Where we place our focus is important. I met my partner, Luke, three weeks before my brain haemorrhage. He was in a rock band. I tried hard to be ‘cool.’ Then I had a brain haemorrhage; and it’s very difficult to look cool in a hospital gown with a drip attached to your head draining spinal fluid. I must be the only woman who has worn such attire on what turned out to be my fourth date with Luke at the High Dependency Ward at Heath Hospital. Despite drifting in and out of consciousness; I still felt vain enough to be troubled about not … [Read more...]

Generosity makes us happier

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Generous people live happier lives Generosity makes people happier, even if they are only a little generous. People who act solely out of self-interest are less happy. A recent study found that just promising to be more generous is enough to trigger a change in our brains that makes us happier. Many have believed this for a long time but research is showing that it’s true: Those who are concerned about the well-being of their fellow human beings are happier than those who focus only on their own advancement. The amount of generosity did not influence the increase in … [Read more...]

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