About a week ago I provided ten tips for overcoming worry one of which referred to using emotion-focused coping rather than solution-focused techniques. At some point I'll probably write more about this but for now, I want to continue the focus on emotions in...
Positive Psychology Leaders Interview with Ruut Veenhoven by David Pollay, IPPA Associate Executive Director (bio) Ruut Veenhoven, Ph.D., is a member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Board of Directors, and is one of the leading positive psychology scholars in the world. Dr. Veenhoven will join...
Happiness and satisfaction might lead to better health, according to a study released Friday. Not only that, but greater happiness could boost health in as little as three years. "Everything else being equal, if you are happy and satisfied with your life now, you are...
Below is my latest blog-posting from SmartCompany...
THE economy is plummeting, the planet could burn to a crisp, and war has just broken out - again. Believe it or not though, people around the globe are happier today on average than they were 25 years ago. The secret seems to be a...
Why our happiness is taking a dive BY MICHAEL RUFFLES 28/08/2008 For the first time in seven years men are feeling better than women, but overall happiness is taking a dive as inflation hits the hip pocket, research shows. The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has issued preliminary findings from...
YOUNG women exposed to tragic events may be at a higher risk of breast cancer and being optimistic can help protect against the disease, a study has found. A team of researchers say they may have found a link between a women's outlook on life and...
The pursuit of happiness - sustaining human well-being Tuesday, 26 August 2008 By Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds and Anthea Coggan Sustainable development is really about ensuring the planet is able to support human well-being over the long run: happy and healthy people, forever....
Socializing boosts health, happiness Research demonstrates the benefits of human interaction, while isolation is detrimental Max Schneider Published: Monday, August 25, 2008 As students" summer classes and work schedules fill their days to the brim, many may feel that the time crunch requires them to neglect their social life. But...
I have, over the years, seen lots of people who're not happy and all of them have been unhappy in different ways. That being said, one of the most common causes of unhappiness is worry. But the good news is that people can...
