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By Sherri Fisher Positive Psychology News Daily, NY (Sherri Fisher) - August 5, 2009, 12:17 am Sherri Fisher, MAPP, M.Ed., CPBS, combines 25 years experience in PK-12 education with positive psychology to uncover engaged learning and working solutions for both individuals and organizations. She...

Research by University of Vermont scientists shows an unexpected new way to measure the nation's mood. And the nation's newspapers and bloggers are paying attention. Peter Dodds and Chris Danforth, applied mathematicians working in UVM's Advanced Computing Center, have built a "hedonometer," _ã” a data-mining technique...

Now, happiness is cup of tea; anytime, happiness requires taking regular breaks. Give yourself a rest & find happiness in a quiet moment...

Happiness is sharing ideas; happiness is learning from and teaching others; happiness is being part of a stimulating community. How do you find happiness in these ways? Share your happiness tips/thoughts on http://twitter.com/drhappy ...

Happiness is giving & taking, talking & listening; happiness is looking after oneself & caring for others. What's happiness for you? Let me know at http://twitter.com/drhappy ...

NEW YORK (Fortune) -- With widespread job cuts and a recession to deal with, it's not easy to maintain a positive outlook at work these days. But being upbeat, despite the stress, could actually help you thrive during a downturn. "Most people make the mistake of...

Australian positive psychology research suggeests that meaning and engagement, more so than pleasure, contributes to our happiness To read more - click here...

Check out this exclusive video from Professor Barbara Fredrickson, as she answers questions from happier.com users about her area of expertise: positive emotions and happiness To watch the video - click here...

The pursuit of happiness is an increasingly popular chase, with a growing band of scientific studies dedicated to determining why some people smile while others are glum. In recent years, studies of what makes us happy have evolved from Hallmark sentiments and pop psychology into...