The Happy Dad Journal

Dogs — they've got it all figured out

July 12, 2022
September 27, 2023

Regardless of whether you're a runner or into canines, we can all learn an enormous amount from this short film from Salomon!

As a trail runner and a dog owner this video from Salomon grabs me from every direction! But regardless of whether you're a runner or into canines, we can all learn an enormous amount from this short film!

Dogs have it all figured out.

Happiness is so much simpler than you might think.

Real happiness is uncomplicated by the rush of life;

How much money you have, or don’t have;

What you have or haven’t accomplished;

And is beyond what you feel good or guilty about.

It’s about our relationships - with the earth, nature, and each other.

Always go out, even if it’s raining.

Enjoy the journey.

Never forget to play and feel the joy of life.

Jump for joy when you’re happy.

Surround yourself with the people you love.

Live in the moment.

Have boundless energy.

Listen more than you talk... But when you do talk, speak from the heart.

It’s never too late to learn.

Look for the best in everyone.

And be loyal.

Love unconditionally

...and shine with all of your light, all of the time.

More thoughts, musings and other good stuff for dads

April 11, 2025

Balancing a creative life with your family commitments?

As a creative dad I have often grappled with the pull of creative pursuits alongside family life. This was the question posed in issuer #318 on The Red Hand Files. Discover Nick Cave's answer...
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March 26, 2025

What dads can learn from this tough mother

Jasmin Paris is an amazing athlete and the first woman to finish the infamous Barkley Marathons. Here's what I learned from the supporting role played by her husband and father of her kids, Konrad Rawlik.
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March 27, 2025

6 key lessons dads can take from Nick Cave's movie "20,000 Days on Earth"

"All of our days are numbered. We can not afford to be idle. To act on a bad idea is better than to not act at all,"
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September 27, 2023

How stress creates or contributes to mental health issues

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September 27, 2023

Connecting with you kids

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September 27, 2023

What the poem "Invictus" can teach us about being a better dad

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September 27, 2023

6 Lessons for fatherhood from Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act: A Way of Being"

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September 27, 2023

Navigating Modern Fatherhood: Unpacking the Top Five Health Issues

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December 2, 2023

Get fit this winter

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September 27, 2023

Depressions — running with Rob Krar

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September 27, 2023

Tonic of the Sea — swimming for mental health

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September 27, 2023

Why we do things that we hate — Mark Manson

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September 27, 2023

Dogs — they've got it all figured out

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September 27, 2023

The Red Hand Files: A Website for Dealing with Life's Challenges

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September 27, 2023

The Anger Translator: A Reminder for Dads to Express Their Emotions

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September 27, 2023

How hypnotherapy helps fathers control their anger and connect with their families

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September 27, 2023

Understanding and Dealing with Depression: A Guide for Dads

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September 27, 2023

Beat your Daddictions

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September 27, 2023

The Struggles of Modern Fatherhood: Achieving Work-Life Balance and Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

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Five Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help Dads Navigate the Emotional Stress and Lifestyle Challenges of Modern Fatherhood

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The Hidden Impact: 4 ways alcohol consumption affects dads

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September 27, 2023

Nurturing Health in Your 40s and 50s: The Impact of Diet and Alcohol Consumption.

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