Among political strategists, it's an article of faith that the most optimistic candidate wins the election. This assumption isn"t based on focus-group hoodoo, but the work of the renowned psychologist Martin Seligman and his then-colleague Harold Zullow, who in 1990 systematically analyzed 84 years" worth...
Here at The Happiness Institute we set out to help all those who want to apply the principles of positive psychology. Through coaching, consulting, seminars and workshops our aim is to enhance happiness in as many individuals, couples, families, organisations and other institutions...
Feeling wanted at work is key to happiness: psychologist
If you feel "on the outer" at work, chances are your mental health and wellbeing aren't in tip-top condition either and you are prone to anxiety, depression or stress, QUT psychology researchers have found.
PhD researcher Wendell...
As I've noted many times, positive psychology is not just about enjoying happiness and the good times; it's also about effectively managing the tough times.
We all feel we've been wronged at some stage in our lives and when we do this can eat away...
In our coaching we're often helping people cope with change and/or make positive changes in their lives (frequently so they can experience more happiness).
Positive Psychology News Daily has just published a great article on change and how by applying many of the principles...
I'm spending much of my time at the moment (something about which I'm very happy) talking to schools and teachers and parents about how to apply the principles of positive psychology coaching to teaching, education and parenting with a view to helping more children experience...
Suddenly, an 'up' attitude could be downright cool
Obama fuels a swing toward 'hip' optimism
By Colleen Mastony | Tribune reporter
January 22, 2009
On upcoming episodes of the television show "Grey's Anatomy," more patients will be surviving. Elsewhere in Hollywood, a powerful movie director says he...
Just a month after rival PepsiCo launched a major marketing campaign that features a new smiling logo, Coca-Cola Co. unveiled Wednesday in New York its new marketing campaign: "Open Happiness."
The dueling campaigns could reignite the cola wars and even help the overall U.S. soft-drink market,...
The start of the positive psychology movement in 2000 witnessed the publication of 50 titles on happiness in the US. Last year, 4,000 titles with a smiley face in them went into print. Positive psychology courses continued to rake in record number of student...
