DAD Terry Richardson recently won a regional competition held by a mental health trust to define ê¢__‘–Happiness". The 39-year-old, from Felling, Gateshead, is currently sleeping rough, has addiction problems and is separated from his long-term partner. Yet his definition of happiness - "meeting people who care for...
The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are becoming widely recognized and receiving significant press attention. As a coach, one of my favorite applications of positive psychology research is working with clients to explore mindfulness. Keeping with this month's PPND theme, I am excited to explore...
The science of positive psychology (essentially the study of happiness) is growing so quickly and receiving so much attention it's hard to keep up with all the latest developments. That's why I'm pleased, here, to offer short updates to relevant stories and research relevant...
Buddhist Monks Say Twitter Can Lead to Happiness With his account on Twitter, Lama Sumati Marut helps his followers stay mindful of how to be happy with his free daily "Dharma Twitters." Dharma is a Sanskrit term that refers to the deepest truths of...
Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want (Penguin Press, 2008) has researched the science of happiness for years. Here are her tips to help you cope with a bad economy, and increase your bursts of...
Will neuroscience discover what makes our kids happy, or would playing on a swing set do more than any laboratory discovery? New York Times family columnist Judith Warner revealed she is exploring the "exciting new field of developmental neuroscience," where "the best and the brightest" may...
I'm pleased and proud to bring to your attention an article on happiness at work I've just had published in the highly regarded and respected Positive Psychology News Daily. To read more - click here...
Positive psychology can be applied in all sorts of different situations including boosting personal happiness, increasing happiness and resilience at work, and even to remain positive and in harmony with your partner during renovations...
With Mother's Day, Father's Day and high school and college graduations upcoming, there will be plenty of gift-giving and well wishes. When those start pouring in, let yourself be grateful-it's the best way to achieve happiness according to several new studies conducted by Todd Kashdan,...
Helen Keller once said, "Many people have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." I once had a conversation with a good friend of mine who led me to one very...