In hard financial times, what can Positive Psychology do for us? In this series, from happier.com, Acacia Parks-Sheiner writes about approaches - each informed by research - that can help you start to want what you already have. Below, you"ll find her introduction to the series....
Money is an emotional issue, especially during economic hard times. Social scientists have always warned that once a person's basic needs are met, money doesn't buy happiness. But if you're wondering, or maybe even arguing over, what to do with any precious discretionary income these...
For a nice personal blog posting about finding happiness by taking control of your life - click here Although the religious tones might turn some off, for an interesting article about happiness in marriage - click here And for a summary, of a new Harvard Medical School...
Read, below, my latest Positive Psychology Coaching blog from SmartCompany where I regularly write about applying the principles of positive psychology and finding happiness in all aspects of life. Times are tough and everyone's stressed; I'm a manager and find that much of my time...
In Winnipeg they think they've found true happiness, a placae where everybody knows your name. It's a place where neighbours return lost wallets and where you would hand over your house keys without flinching to the people living beside you when away on vacation. It's...
By Lynn D. Johnson Cultivate happiness: Happy people outlive unhappy people. Erik Giltay, M.D. found that very optimistic men have half the heart attacks as pessimistic men. Hopeful people are more likely to watch their weight, stick to good eating plans and exercise. Recent research suggests...
I look forward to the day when the word "positive" is no longer needed to describe psychology or psychotherapy because the association will automatically be there. How is the field of psychotherapy integrating with the positive psychology movement to re-gain its original focus on...
Students attending Tuesday's university forum were told that with depression rates rising despite economic success in the past century, it is important to teach positive psychology. Dr. Martin Seligman, a world-renowned authority on depression and an advocate of positive psychology, said psychology should be refocused from...
What a great application of the principles of positive psychology! What a great way to boost happiness...
Happiness is walking my son to school. Happiness is chatting to my daughter...
