positive psychology Tag

A big part of ALL our programs and offerings here at The Happiness Institute is instruction in optimistic thinking; that is, real optimism, not just positive thinking.  The difference between real optimism and "pop" positive thinking is that one is grounded in reality and the other...

03 June, 2012

As I'm sure you're well aware, especially if you're a regular reader of this blog, our focus here is almost always on promoting the principles of positive psychology and, therefore, helping as many people as we can create more happiness in their lives.  But there are...

01 June, 2012

Just the other night it was brought to my attention that Lucy Turnbull, a very successful and admirable woman, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of NSW.  In her acceptance speech she thanked her famous husband and supportive family then went on to state...

30 May, 2012

by Eric Nelson from the Washingon Times LOS ALTOS, CA, May 28, 2011 – Gratitude pays. Just ask Dr. Robert Emmons. Last week the John Templeton Foundation announced that they were giving Emmons, a psychology professor at U.C. Davis $5.6 million to fund a three-year project to...

29 May, 2012

Right, so most of us are at work today; and most of us will be back at work tomorrow; and most of us will continue to work the next day and the next week and...

28 May, 2012