The science of happiness and positive psychology is growing at a rapid rate and I'm pleased to bring you summaries of some of the latest and greatest findings...
I've just finished Bright-Sided, writer Barbara Ehrenreich's new book slamming the _ã–relentless promotion of positive thinking_ã in America. Ms. Ehrenreich, whose 2001 bestseller Nickel and Dimed memorably etched the often futile daily lives of the working poor, has a stiletto-sharp mind and a capacious social...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's good to know that science now has evidence that an attitude of gratitude not only feels great, but has a healing effect on the body, especially the heart, mind and spirit. This is the message Dr. Robert Emmons,...
A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock , with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away,...
Positive Psychology, the science of happiness, is not just theory; it is based on theory and science but it has many valuable and important applications from improving education to enhancing business...
What makes women happy? Looking at scads of data, some pundits say: "nothing." On a personal journey since turning the fated 50, and helped by a talented team at McKinsey, I also pursued the answer. Five years later our research has helped us begin to...
Optimism can help us look toward the future, but unreasonable optimism can be your worst enemy when you're setting goals for exercise. If you start by reaching too high, falling short of your initial goal may ultimately serve to make you feel discouraged, rather than...
Barbara Ehrenreich is now the latest to weigh in on the Female Happiness Conundrum _ã” the whole cultural brouhaha caused by the news from Wharton School professors Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers earlier this year that despite all the objective improvements to their lives over...
