Life's too short for just "okay".

Welcome to the Good Life Chronicles, where living a good life takes center stage.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking:

Is this it?

Is this as good as it gets?

The moment sinks in even further when someone asks with an eager grin, “How are you?!” and you manage only, “Okay… I mean, I’m fine.”

If so, you’re not alone. Psychologists call this state languishing. It’s when you’re not depressed, but you’re not thriving either. It feels like living life in neutral: days blur together, energy is low, and joy feels out of reach. It’s not painful enough to force a change, but over time, it starts to weigh heavily.

But life is too short to settle for just okay. The Good Life is about more than getting through the day, it’s about habits that help us flourish, feel alive, purposeful, and connected. It’s when we can finally meet the excitement of others and say with conviction: “I’m doing really great actually! This week, I did...”

Introducing the Dubai 30x30 Happiness Challenge

If you haven’t heard of it, the Dubai 30x30 Fitness Challenge is a citywide event where residents commit to 30 minutes of daily movement for 30 days. Millions take part every November.

This year, inspired by that movement, we’re introducing the 30x30 Happiness Challenge, a chance to “exercise” your mental health the way you exercise your physical health. Because fitness isn’t only about muscles and miles. It’s about mindset too.

And the best part? You don’t need to live in Dubai to join. Wherever you are in the world, you can take part with us this November.

Why Happiness?

Happiness isn’t fluff. Research shows that:

Happier people live longer (women by 6 years, men by 11).
Happier employees are more productive, collaborative, and innovative.
Happier students learn faster and retain more.
Happier people sleep better, bounce back from setbacks, and enjoy stronger relationships.

Happiness is both preventative and promotive and it’s a skill you can build with practice. (But, you knew that already, it's why you're here in the first place!)

How It Works

For 30 days, you’ll practice simple, science-backed habits from positive psychology. Each one takes just a few minutes:
✨ Write down 3 good things before bed.
✨ Reconnect with a friend.
✨ Step outside and savor a moment in nature.
✨ Practice gratitude in small, deliberate ways.

Individually, they’re quick. Together, they rewire your brain to notice more joy, meaning, and possibility in everyday life.

To get involved, and for less than the cost of a cafe latte each day!,

📘 Grab the Individual Playbook from Amazon here.

👨‍👩‍👧 Do the activities with your kids, partner, or friends.

📲 Follow me on Instagram @Dr_Louise_Lambert for inspiration.

Why Now?

Because waiting for life to move past "okay" is a gamble. The antidote to languishing isn’t more scrolling or working harder — it’s small, deliberate choices that add up to a better life.

👉 Don’t settle for “fine.” Join the 30x30 Happiness Challenge this November — no matter where you are — and let’s build the habits of happiness together.

In the meantime, what's one small strategy you already use to create more happiness in your Good Life?

Share it here or below depending on your platform. Remember to sign in to leave a comment.

While you’re here!

If you like the idea of happiness and feel someone in your life should too, pass along this newsletter. They can sign up here.

If you want to be part of a growing community of people also choosing happiness, follow me on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Why not learn the skills of happiness? Sign up to my course here, where I share scientifically tested strategies to help you build a better life. You can also “gift” the course to others.

Have a great week!

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Do You Promote the Good Life?

Are you offering an experience that embodies what it means to live a Good Life; that is, feeling good, doing good, and being good? Each week, I’m committed to showcasing how we can all live better lives, whether I’m here in Dubai or traveling elsewhere. If you believe your service or experience aligns with this mission, I’d be thrilled to feature it.

We’re open to a variety of experiences, from simple joys to elaborate engagements, provided they meet these criteria:

Promote Positive Emotions: Experiences that make people feel uplifted, joyful, and positive about life, others, and themselves.
Encourage Active Participation: Opportunities that let individuals engage actively and learn or master a new skill. We’re not here to watch life but be part of it!
Contribute to a Better World: Activities that have a clear positive impact, whether on people, the environment, or society at large.

If you offer experiences that delight, educate, and contribute to a better world, please submit your ideas. We are looking to form partnerships that not only showcase the Good Life but also advance our collective wellbeing and happiness.

Note: Given the volume of inquiries, we will prioritize responses to proposals that best align with our values of enriching lives, promoting genuine happiness, and fostering societal and environmental advancement.

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