Article Archive for February 2007
Three items of Positive Psychology in the news recently:
EU Citizens Are Officially Happy!
A Reuters article (2-26-07) reports EU citizens are officially happy: poll about a pan-European opinion poll published on Monday showing 87% of EU citizens considering themselves happy, with …
When I was eight years old, I boldly walked up to my parents and declared that I was ready to paint my room yellow. I’m sure they did their best to stifle a grin as …
Every few days or so, when I need a break from the world, I go to my sanctuary on top of a remote mountain in the Canadian Rockies.
Well, at least my brain is convinced that …
What would you expect to hear from a would-be superintendent if you asked him what he wants to change in the public school system? Smaller classes? Stronger academics? Improved test scores? These are often the …
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season in the Christian tradition. No doubt you have heard “I’m giving up (blank) for Lent.” (Insert favorite food, drink, activity, or other indulgent vice in …
Hello MAPPers, this Instructions Page contains info on how to post your bio, articles, add images, etc. For any q’s, just give me a call or send an email. Suggestion: Open this instruction page in …
Hello MAPPers, this Instructions Page contains info on how to post your bio, articles, add images, etc. For any q’s, just give me a call or send an email. Suggestion: Open this instruction page in …
On the first day of the first ever Masters in Applied Positive Psychology program, Chris Peterson suggested that a key to positive psychology can be found in these three words: “Other people matter.” Here is a case in point. My comments follow.
Recommendations for Books on Positive Psychology?
Number 1 – This is the definitive MUST READ:
Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman
Number 2 – This is where a lot of the original research came from:
Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman
Number …
I am the voluntary leader of a religious congregation of over 400 members. Like many churches, we have various auxiliaries and organizations to meet the needs of our membership. These include organizations for the young …
