Help Choose IPPA Workshops
Positive Psychology giant, Dan Gilbert advises in his book, Stumbling On Happiness, that when when one is unsure of what … More Help Choose IPPA Workshops
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Positive #3: The Advice of a Trusted Friend
In Dan Gilbert’s book, Stumbling on Happiness, he advises that when faced with a decision, always seek out the advice … More Positive #3: The Advice of a Trusted Friend
How to Fight the Recession Blues
It is easy to feel powerless against the recession. Headlines are rife with doom, and we have control of almost … More How to Fight the Recession Blues
Positive #1: feedback of a trusted friend.
Dan Gilbert espouses that the advise of a trusted friend can be better than our own judgment. Today I appreciate … More Positive #1: feedback of a trusted friend.
Positive #2: Left prefrontal cortex (in the brain).
Science has been able to show that this is the happy part of the brain. On brain scans, it lights … More Positive #2: Left prefrontal cortex (in the brain).
Positive #3: Russ at Sam’s Club
As I stood before the row of printers, I felt daunted: which printer do I buy? Two that looked to … More Positive #3: Russ at Sam’s Club
Positive #5: Hiking With a Friend
‘Some of the research behind why hiking with a friend is good for your happiness
Live Like You Were Dying
Suppose you just got the news. The doctor told you that you have 24 hours to live. What would you … More Live Like You Were Dying
Choosing a Self-Help Book Wisely
Finding real HELP in self-HELP books
Why You Are Not Happy
Here lies one of the secrets to your unhappiness: shifting comparison.