happiness Tag

I'm not, and I know most positive psychologists are not, against constructive criticism and/or valid debates within and about the science of happiness and positive psychology. But let's be careful about how we interpret some writings and especially, what information/data we consider valid and reliable...

15 October, 2009

The _ã–positive psychology_㝠movement of the late 1990s was launched by Dr. Martin Seligman, a psychologist at The University of Pennsylvania. This movement grew out of the work of psychologists who went before Dr. Seligman, particularly psychiatrist Dr. George Vaillant who has conducted what has...

15 October, 2009

Maybe working longer hours doesn't necessarily equate to achieving more or experiencing more happiness at work! Check out this recent article, very relevant to those seeking happiness and success in the workplace, from Fast Company...

13 October, 2009

If you believe the hype, then the modern woman is a seething ball of resentment: overworked, underpaid and increasingly stressed out. So what, if anything, can be done to make us feel happier? If you believe Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling Eat, Pray, Love (being made into...

12 October, 2009

As the receptionist wanders around the office handing out mail and you realise the envelope headed for you isn_ã_t a DEWA bill or bank statement, the excitement can be somewhat overwhelming. Living away from home it_ã_s great to receive a card on your birthday or even...

12 October, 2009

About a month ago I taught another, very successful Executive Certificate in Positive Psychology Course (click here).  I love teaching these courses partly because I'm passionate about spreading the principals of positive psychology as widely as possible but also because I tend to learn as...

12 October, 2009

Mood Manager has had some important recent changes which we would like to bring your attention to.The first major one is Mood Manager is now completely Free. If you have a current subscription please feel free to cancel it and you will retain your membership.Secondly...

09 October, 2009

This simple tip sheet has been developed to help remind you, and prompt you to practice the types of behaviours used and applied by happy people. Happy people_ã_ Set SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed) and review them on a regular...

09 October, 2009