Although we think the concept of happiness at work, and more accurately, applying the principles of positive psychology at work is an important one to pursue we also, here at The Happiness Institute, try not to take ourselves too seriously. Hence, with a smile...
Data from the Gallup World Poll drove the findings, with adults in more than 140 countries providing a representative sample of 95 percent of the world's population. The sample included more than 150,000 adults. Participants reported emotions such as happiness, enjoyment, worry and sadness. They described...
Recent scientific studies prove what ancient people have known from, well, Antiquity, and namely that individuals who are always in a good mood and remain positive throughout the day experience less diseases and less sickness than those who are always gloomy. Researchers from the University...
Thomas Hobbes famously described life as 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." In contrast, Dacher Keltner describes life as the 'survival of the kindest." His new book, Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life, presents the evidence that humans have evolved positive...
It's possible to be happy these days, say people who know a thing or two about the topic. Being happy is a choice, but being and staying happy takes work. Michael Cheves isn't letting the economic climate bring him down. Things will get better, he promises....
Over the last few weeks, as a result of a Senate Committee hearing, Martin Seligman and the Positive Psychology training program offered to teachers and other employees of the Department of Education and Training, has received much flak! Thankfully, someone has finally come out and...
Simply having and desiring more things won"t fetch any happiness, suggests a new study, which reveals a more nuanced approach to life - individuals who appreciate what they have tend to be happier than others. The study, conducted by Texas Tech University psychologist Jeff Larsen...
Laughter works wonders for health, happiness University research reveals benefits March 4, 2009 A study has been released from Loma Linda University discussing the reasons why you feel so good after you just plain have a good "laugh." There is an organization called the American Association for Therapeutic...
Is happiness possible at the moment? Can positive psychology help us stay resilient during these difficult economic times? Yes and yes according to this interesing Business Week article. According to Carmine Gallo, new studies are showing that positive emotions have positive consequences. So...
1. Happiness is making others happy Like family: My wife loves Mary Engelbrecht's calendars. We have several around the house. My perennial favorite's a jolly, happy, bright-colored Santa strolling along with a huge bag of gifts and a cute dog. The caption from Oscar Wilde: 'some...