Happy Nation is based on two basic ideas

  1. Focussing on what makes us happy can bring us to greater heights of joy and fulfilment than focussing solely on the problems we wish to solve. This is the philosophy inherent in Positive Psychology.
  2. Happiness, like any other emotional state, is not an isolated phenomenon – it affects, and is affected by, the people around us. To reach fulfilment we must work towards enhancing the happiness of all, using love, compassion and gratitude. This social happiness philosophy is consistent with the principles of Deep Ecology.

Stephanie Hills has thirty years’ experience working with people in distress, both as a social worker and a counsellor.

A large part of her work has comprised using narrative and art therapy to help people move on from depression. While still helping people facing difficulties, Stephanie’s work has broadened to include the promotion and enhancement of individual and social happiness.

Using the principles of Positive Psychology and Deep Ecology, she assists individuals and groups to improve their functioning in various life spheres, taking into account the social, cultural, economic and environmental context of people’s lives.

  • Survival of the fittest, not the fastest

    People say that our fight/flight responses evolved because our Stone Age ancestors had to be quick to escape from predators, like sabretooth tigers. We were kept safe from life-threatening dangers by this instant response, kicking in before there was time to think. Evolution ensured that those with the quickest responses were the ones who survived. […]

  • The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity and Willpower – and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion

    The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower – And Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion    By Phil Stutz and Barry Michels We all dream of a meaningful life where we can be our best selves, but all too often we get in our own way, whether it be […]

  • Quirky quotes

    “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” ~ Groucho Marx “Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” ~ Mark Twain “Atheism is a non-prophet institution.” ~ George Carlin “I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together. Riveting!” ~ Stewart Francis “You can tune a guitar, but you can’t tuna fish. […]

  • Strange and Stranger: Human Responses to the Unfamiliar

    This workshop was designed for a workplace that was experiencing conflicts within a team. It develops realisations regarding how we unconsciously dehumanise other people when we don’t understand them. A set of 7 practical tips are given to de-escalate conflict and promote better relationships. Contact us to host this workshop in your workplace.

  • It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day!

    For some, kindness is a way of life; for others, it might come and go, depending on mood and circumstances. If someone we know and like is in need, we’re usually spurred to help them out, but with strangers we might be less inclined to notice and more hesitant to get involved. How does a […]

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Stephanie Hills

Promoting Individual and Social Happiness

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