April 2009

This story touches on a topic I frequently refer to as "the tyranny of when" by which I mean thinking we'll find happiness when...

1. Some people are born happy 2. Getting what you want doesn"t bring lasting happiness 3. Pain is a part of happiness 4. Mindfulness brings happiness 5. Happiness lies in the chase 6. Yes, money buys happiness 7. Happiness is relative 8. Options make us miserable 9. Happiness is other people 10. Do your...

By Lily Garcia Special to washingtonpost.com Thursday, April 16, 2009; 6:43 PM Do you have tips for employees about how to prevent catching the negativity virus during layoffs? Catch the happiness virus. Just as you can catch the "negativity virus," you can also be infected by...

From time to time I've brought to you the writings of my friend Lionel Ketchian, founder of Happiness Clubs all around the world. His words of wisdom are always worth considering so it is with great pleasure that once again I bring him to...

Researchers at National Taiwan University and the University of Arkansas parsed data from the National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan (where 1 in 4 children is overweight). Their study, published recently in the Journal of Happiness Studies, found some perhaps unsurprising but worth-repeating connections. Among...

Positive psychology is making enormous contributions in all sorts of important areas including positive parenting and developing strategies for raising happy children. To read about an interesting and positive approach to happiness, parenting and child rearing - click here...

I'm very pleased to be able to bring you this article by Tal Ben Shahar, one of the worlds most respected teachers of positive psychology and happiness...

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Positive psychology offers many strategies for ensuring our relationships stay strong and maintain happiness during difficult and stressful times - click here to read more A recent posting on Positive Psychology News Daily describes how grit is vitally important for success and happiness - click here Positive...