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Everyone yearns to be truly happy. There are workshops and books about what it means to be happy and how to attain happiness. But it seems that on any given day, according to the financial markets, the news, or even the weather, the experience of...

29 January, 2009

I know my focus is usually on applications of positive psychology within humans but sometimes, I come across articles that refer to happiness and other animals...

29 January, 2009

Some of my friends over at www.happier.com have expanded their offering with some really interesting and imaginative applications of positive psychology - including creative and imaginative merchandise and iPod applications aimed at enhancing happiness in more people. Check it out at http://www.happierinsights.com ...

28 January, 2009

IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE HUMANS HAVE THE TOOLS TO BE COMPASSIONATE AND ENGAGE MORE READILY IN ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR Is an unprecedented initiative of Stanford Medical School that will employ the highest standards of scientific and contemplative inquiry to investigate compassion and altruism. OUR MISSION: To undertake a...

28 January, 2009

'Happiness Gap' In The US Narrows ScienceDaily (Jan. 26, 2009) - Happiness inequality in the U.S. has decreased since the 1970s, according to research published this month in the Journal of Legal Studies. The study, by University of Pennsylvania economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers, found that...

27 January, 2009

By TOM MUHA, For The Capital Published January 25, 2009 A 2005 study found that 54 percent of the adult population in the U.S. is languishing. That means the majority of Americans lack any great enthusiasm for life, which undoubtedly accounts for our nation ranking 16th...

26 January, 2009

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...

24 January, 2009

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...

24 January, 2009