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There are numerous studies linking positive emotions to improved health outcomes (Steptoe & Wardle, 2005). Several researchers are speculating that the pathway might be the autonomic nervous system (ANS) (Thayer & Ruiz-Padial, 2006). The ANS is responsible for managing homeostasis in the body. It consists...

10 October, 2008

THE global economy appears to be teetering on the brink of collapse and the "D" word is being freely bandied about. The very idea of an economic depression has most people recoiling in horror. The symbolic power of the word is entrenched in the images we...

10 October, 2008

In Positive Psychology Coaching, "other people matter" has always been a catch-cry since Chris Peterson emphasised the importance of building positive relationships some years ago. Well, at Tufts University a 'Free Hugs" campaign underscores importance of social connectedness. To read more - click...

10 October, 2008

Happinessê¢__‘Ô_ it's something we all want but it's a state of mind we don"t always get to enjoy. It wasn"t that long ago psychologists were far more focussed on what made their patients depressed, rather than what made them happy. But, in a relatively new...

03 October, 2008

Australian men are happiest when they are having sex or surfing the net, but women prefer to get their endorphins racing by having meals with friends and petting their pooches, according to the 2008 Australian Happiness Index. Rest, relaxation and entertainment topped the list for both...

02 October, 2008

I'm not entirely sure about the validity of this study but the findings are, nevertheless, interesting for those of us interested in happiness and positive psychology...

02 October, 2008

A close family is the key to true happiness, claims a new survey commissioned by Yakult. Despite the worries over the credit crunch, most Britons put job stability and money below family priorities. Less than 2.5 percent thought job security automatically ensured a happy life. And...

30 September, 2008

Who Doesn"t Need a Coach? Report from Evidence-Based Coaching Conference By Louis Alloro Positive Psychology News Daily, NY (Louis Alloro) - September 29, 2008, 12:52 pm BOSTON, MA "Who doesn"t need a coach?" is the question I am left pondering after attending this weekend's...

30 September, 2008

By TOM MUHA, For The Capital Published September 28, 2008 Life is like a cross-country walk. You'll be on many paths and you'll find yourself at numerous crossroads. It's at these crossroads you'll make the decisions that will determine the direction your life will take. Your...

29 September, 2008