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Positive Psychology Helps Create Happiness
January 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Brittany A. Smith - Positive psychology is a new trend in the world of psychology, one that began in the early 1990′s and is getting a great deal of attention. Positive Psychology focuses on the positive aspects of individual’s lives. Generally men and women view happiness differently. Consequently, that means that different ideas and actions have different meanings for each gender. Psychology has looked into and been focused on mental illness since World War II. Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania wanted to look at what made people happy. The postulation is that the... [Read the full story]
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A New Branch of Psychology Called Positive Psychology Focuses On The Bright Side
January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Michelle Conner - You might not be able to buy happiness, but there’s a good chance you can learn more about it on a college or university campus. There’s a relatively new branch of psychology known as positive psychology, and it looks at people who enjoy good psychological health. A 2008 article in Business Week likened positive psychology courses to self-help books that have become so popular among people in search of personal growth and fulfillment. Some Intro to Psychology courses, such as one offered by an Ivy League university in Connecticut, introduce students to positive... [Read the full story]
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What Makes Us Happy and Why?
October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment
By Jahiel Kamhi - What Makes Us Happy and Why? Happiness has always been seen as too vague as a concept. In the past 10 -15 years, researchers have been trying to identify the factors that contribute to the happiness. I wrote this article about happiness for these reasons: 1. To learn more what happiness is about? 2. To better understand what the causes of happiness are? 3. To explore what contributes to happiness and a satisfying life? 4. Clarify what is the purpose of happiness? I will be very happy if I can answer all these questions! Actually, this article is about positive psychology, a new... [Read the full story]
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Five Lowfat Food Fibs
July 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Kerri Zane - Just when you think it’s safe to take a bite, the labels have you fooled. Here are a few foods in your grocery aisle that you should think twice about before tossing in your cart. For more health and fitness lifestyle tips . 1. We love to snack on granola or granola bars. It’s one of my favorite treats but it is actually no less fattening than chowing down on an Oreo cookie. If you look at the labels on granola bars you will see they contain high levels of high fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and some bars have as many as 10 grams of fat. 2. Lean meats are an... [Read the full story]
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Three Fundamentals of Positive Living
April 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment
By Charles Lutz - Did you hear!? The sky is falling! Get out of your chair, on the phone and tell Ducky Lucky! Time is wasting! Go tell Foxy Loxy! Hurry! Go tell Henny Penny!! Maybe I am getting this story completely wrong, but that’s what I’ve been hearing on the news. Haven’t you? Recently, I was discussing leadership strategies with a client (who works as a manager at a dairy) when she said, “Regardless of the economy, the cows gotta be milked.” Okay, it may not be the depth of Socrates or Plato, but it struck a chord with me on staying positive and focused.... [Read the full story]
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Four Proven Techniques On How To Capture Positive Habits
August 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment
By Catherine Franz Bad habits, we all have them. They keep us from accomplishing our dreams, make us say and do things that really aren’t in our integrity. Good habits allow us to transition through our day on autopilot. So much so, we forget that our good habits have a bigger strong hold. Dr. Phil McGraw, TV-psychologist and Oprah offspring, says that we need to, “Behave our way to success.” I cringe when I hear this, don’t you? It sounds so easy. Yet, we both know it isn’t. Positive psychology, the scientific study of happy, confident people, presents many proven... [Read the full story]
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A New Branch of Psychology Called Positive Psychology Focuses On The Bright Side
By Michelle Conner - You might not be able to buy happiness, but there’s a good chance you can learn more about it on a college or university campus. There’s a relatively new branch of psychology known as positive psychology, and it looks at people who enjoy good psychological health. A 2008 article in...
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By Stephen Myler - Mental Health & Positive Happiness This is really exploratory paper about the movement to make more people happy. In the USA and the UK efforts are being made by psychologists to encourage a more happy outlook in life in the belief that happy people are more productive, live longer, have positive...
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Positive Psychology Training Is A Must To Develop Communication Skills
By Pamela Britton - One of the most transformational tenets of the positive psychology movement is that we must nurture and develop our genius and talent. When we begin to pay closer attention to the flow of our thoughts, we start positively cultivating and expanding our genius within. It is essential to understand...
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Happiness
By Jahiel Kamhi - What Makes Us Happy and Why? Happiness has always been seen as...
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By Kerri Zane - Just when you think it’s safe to take a bite, the labels have you...
By Irene Conlan - As we watch the oil bubbling up from the BP oil disaster, I wonder...
By Kerri Zane - Are you a parent of a teenager? Are you aware of this insane trend...
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