positive psychology Tag

from Scientific American Flourishing should be the new happiness. What most pursue now ignores old wisdom and the logic of our biology. A verb capturing the required recurring effort is better than a noun describing the desired static state—by nature, not a thing we can be...

20 June, 2013

A brisk 10-minute walk can boost your mood and self-esteem while reducing anxiety and stress, according to a new report by the Mental Health Foundation. Beat the blues and boost your happiness quota with these other simple tips and tricks. 1 Buy theatre tickets, not shoes Psychologists at...

20 June, 2013

by Dr. Happy  How to do what you want and need to do without exhausting yourself by trying to exert willpower! Does that sound like something you'd be interested in?  Well, on Tuesday June 18 here in Sydney I'll be speaking to almost 1,000 people about willpower at...

16 June, 2013

Check out this nice article from the Huffington Post by Polly Campbell Life is going to throw us some challenges, no doubt about it. My mom used to call them character-building experiences. Apparently, I don't have enough character because this stuff keeps coming my way, but I...

14 June, 2013

Media Release Dr Happy joins Peer Support Australia as Ambassador June 13, 2013. Dr Happy (aka Prof Tim Sharp), a leader in the fields of positive psychology and happiness, has taken on the role of Ambassador for Peer Support Australia – a not-for-profit provider of peer-led student...

13 June, 2013

by Dr. Happy (HERE on Twitter) More often than not, here at The Happiness Institute, we focus on what you can do to increase your happiness and improve your life. Sometimes, however, it's worth giving some thought to what NOT to do. Stop these 3 things...

13 June, 2013