positive psychology Tag

"Being Your Best Self" by Lou Tice What is the difference between being yourself and being your "best" self? Some time ago, a young woman came up to me and asked an important question. She said, "Everyone is always telling me to just be myself," she said. "But...

07 January, 2012

from Joe Wilner and Psych Central Dedicated researchers offer us empirical evidence about what we can do to enhance our positive emotions, find purpose and meaning, and ultimately increase our well-being. Sharing this message with the general public so it can be applied requires social initiatives and...

05 January, 2012

This blog is about finding ways to enjoy more happiness.  Happiness is intricately linked to thinking optimistically.  Thinking optimistically (and, therefore, happiness) can be learned! Accordingly, I think it's worth sharing this simple and hopefully helpful article from the Huffington Post...

03 January, 2012

In my last post I noted that I probably wouldn't post again for a week or so but I just stumbled upon this and thought it would be perfect for those of you considering your New Years Resolutions. So enjoy, and I'll be back in...

25 December, 2011

Hello Happiness Institute readers, it's Dr. Happy here! I'd just like to say a quick thank you for all your support and encouragement over the past year. I hope you've enjoyed reading this, my blog, and I hope you've found our work and resources helpful and...

23 December, 2011

The Art of Appreciation Teaching children to have an attitude of gratitude during the holidays. By Marilyn Campbell/The Connection Wednesday, December 21, 2011 From Christmas lists to piles of presents under the tree, the last thing on a child’s mind during the holiday season might be expressing appreciation. In...

23 December, 2011

by Ross Gittins for the Sydney Morning Herald THE retailers may be worried we aren't spending enough this Christmas, but that doesn't mean most of us aren't spending a fair bit. We always do. And, of course, for those of us off on summer holidays, the...

21 December, 2011