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...
By David J. Pollay Let me check something out with you. Pretend for a moment that your friend, child, spouse, employee, or your boss said to you: "I would like to learn from you. It would mean a lot to me if you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As regular readers would well be aware, I spend much of my time talking about happiness and as part of this, I spend much of my time busting common myths and misconceptions about happiness. If we don't properly understand what happiness is (as well...
Mahatma Ghandi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." What if research were to show that people can effect enormous positive changes in their lives and in the lives of others using a tool they have with them at all times...
Positive psychology is not just about happiness and enjoying the good times. Positive psychology is also about dealing effectively with tough times. A recent article on boston.com begins...