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Take Me to Pandora, or The Positive Psychology of Avatar
By Louis Alloro  
January 29, 2010 – 10:40 am | 14 Comments
Take Me to Pandora, or The Positive Psychology of Avatar

I want to travel to Pandora, the fictional planet depicted in Avatar.  I saw James Cameron’s newest film that has rocked box offices since its release in December on I-MAX 3-D and have since …

For Women Only: Two Secrets about Men that Can Transform your Relationship
By Kirsten Cronlund  
January 14, 2010 – 3:02 pm | 17 Comments
For Women Only: Two Secrets about Men that Can Transform your Relationship

My dear friend, even though I do not write for Cosmo magazine, my advice truly could reignite passion and connection in your relationship. In my five years of post-divorce dating, I have gathered valuable information …

For Men Only: Two Secrets about Women that Can Transform Your Relationship
By Kirsten Cronlund  
January 14, 2010 – 2:41 pm | 40 Comments
For Men Only: Two Secrets about Women that Can Transform Your Relationship

For years, I have seen men roll their eyes and exclaim, “Women! I’ll never understand them!” I have always been at a loss for how to respond to this outburst, since I have always found …

Gottman’s “Art and Science of Love”
By Amanda Horne  
November 3, 2009 – 5:12 pm | 16 Comments
Gottman’s “Art and Science of Love”

In the positive psychology world, Dr. John Gottman is well-known for his 5:1 ratio of positive to negative language and how it can predict successful relationships.  But actually, much more than the 5:1 is important.  …

The Art of Comforting
By Denise Clegg  
October 21, 2009 – 12:45 pm | 18 Comments
The Art of Comforting

When we chose the theme of relationships as a topic for PPND this month, I asked myself, what is true love? I would describe myself as a (covert/genuine/tentative-but-rational … Heathcliff!!) Romantic, so was a bit …

Yes, I Stand by My Words, “Happiness Equals Love—Full Stop”
By George Vaillant  
July 16, 2009 – 10:20 am | 19 Comments
Yes, I Stand by My Words, “Happiness Equals Love—Full Stop”

Recently The Atlantic wrote an article summarizing a 70-year Harvard project, The Study of Adult Development. When I was interviewed as the director of the study for 40 years, I made two rash generalizations, “The only thing that really matters in life are your relationships to other people,” and “Happiness equals love—full stop.” Let me defend my seemingly sentimental generalizations …

(Film Review) UP: The Power of Now for New & Old Adventures
By Louis Alloro  
June 28, 2009 – 12:22 pm | 4 Comments
(Film Review) UP: The Power of Now for New & Old Adventures

Last week I saw (from the first row, and in 3-D) Disney Pixar’s Up , an animated film about life, adventure, and friendship. The film certainly pulled on my heart strings in a very “other-people-matter” positive-psychology way. The film also speaks to this month’s theme of fun and play. [...]

Superb Images of Love: Announcing the PPND Photo Contest Winners
By Denise Clegg  
May 1, 2009 – 2:22 pm | No Comment
Superb Images of Love: Announcing the PPND Photo Contest Winners

In February, PPND announced our first ever contest. We asked readers to submit a photograph that captured the meaning of love. Dave further inspired our contest by offering the top three contestants a copy of Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson! And the winners are….

The Dogged Pursuit of Happiness: Are Dogs the Positive Psychologists of the Animal World?
By Miriam Akhtar  
April 28, 2009 – 10:29 am | 6 Comments
The Dogged Pursuit of Happiness: Are Dogs the Positive Psychologists of the Animal World?

The arrival of the First Dog, Bo, into his new kennels at the White House, has got me thinking this month about how our canine companions contribute to our well-being. The health and well-being benefits of having a dog include making fewer visits to doctors, having less stress and anxiety, and having lower blood pressure.

Loving Like Children: Out of Our Heads & Into Our Hearts
By Suzann Pileggi  
April 27, 2009 – 12:39 pm | 17 Comments
Loving Like Children: Out of Our Heads & Into Our Hearts

Do right-brained people find it easier to express love than left-brained folks? I have been reflecting on it for the last month during a trip to India with my mother for the dedication of the new building for the Evershine English school for disadvantaged children. My gut tells me that folks who are more right brained have an easier time expressing love because they lead with their hearts over their heads and are more adept in the universal non-verbal language of love.

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