January 10, 2009 Happiness grows democracy, freedom CHARLESTON, W.Va. - As a kid I used to think the United States could solve its illegal immigrant worries if it just helped unhappy people where they were: Mexico, Africa, wherever. Help them live more like us, I thought. You...
Although I've not read this book I came across, just this morning, a review of what looks to be a very interesting book on happiness. Drawing from his religious background and contemporary findings from the field of positive psychology, Dr. Mardi Horowitz summarises his "three...
Last year I was lucky enough to spend some time with Marty Seligman and over dinner one night, among other things, I asked him what he thought were the most exciting areas in terms of the future of positive psychology and happiness research. He...
The happiness of our children is of much interest to me as a parent, as a professional who's spending much of his time at the moment consulting to schools about applying the principles of positive psychology AND as a writer who's next book focuses on...
Although this is more about preventing depression than promoting happiness it is very much consistent with the tenets of positive psychology which strive to achieve positive emotions AS WELL AS minimising negative ones. Imagine if we could provide our children with the skills to stave...
What makes for happiness at work? Which jobs provide the most happiness? These questions are asked on a regular basis by all those seeking happiness and by all those who're currently unhappy in their professional lives. Well, the answer is not simple. Positive psychology...
It might seem that happiness is in short supply these days. Still-slumping housing prices, bleak consumer spending, high unemployment and a recession are just a few of the official indicators that point to a depressed economy. But they also point to the deflated national mood...
Although this article is about students, the principles may well be relevant to any and all of us looking to find happiness by sticking to our New Years Resolutions. This story touches on the use of positive psychology principles to help students adhere to...
Down in the dumps? Perhaps you should try the blues. Although long associated with negativity, the colour can send self confidence soaring, cut stress and boost happiness, a study has found. It is thought blue's feel-good factor has roots in our evolution, with ancestors linking...
What makes you happy? Your favorite movie? An ice cream cone on a hot day? Cuddling with your spouse? Research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) followed over 4,000 people for 20 years and determined that happiness spreads through social networks - when your family,...