“Become an Emotional Intelligence Expert Who Helps Others Understand and Use Their Emotions in Life-Enriching Ways.”
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How does positive psychology bring together ecopsychology and transpersonal psychology? What can we do to use this convergence to enhance well-being and connection?
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Mud and Dreams (Book Review)
by Aren Cohenby Aren CohenMud and Dreams is a book to be savored completely and often. In this day and age, it is a welcome reminder that not only are we “hybrid creatures, both mud and dreams,” but also that our dual nature is something to celebrate and rejoice in, as it is our very gift of humanity that lets us fall deeply in love with life and all it has to offer.
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Dr Roffey believes it’s high time that teachers stop managing student behavior with a behaviorist model based on sanctions and rewards that has proven ineffective in practice. In its place, she recommends that teachers adopt a relationship-based approach to behavior management. She encourages teachers to be enthusiastic about their teaching, to stay calm and quiet in a crisis, and to have a laugh with their students.
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Why do people stay in their comfort zones and stick to old beliefs and behaviors, even when those patterns do not serve them anymore? Why do they continue trying to…
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Ed Diener Interview: Benefits, Policies, and Interventions
by Sherif Arafaby Sherif ArafaDr. Diener, what are you working on now? What are the newest developments in research on happiness?
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Ed Diener Interview: Whose Responsibility is Happiness?
by Sherif Arafaby Sherif ArafaOn November 11, 2018, I had the privilege of interviewing Ed Diener about well-being and public policy. Dr. Diener is a leading researcher on happiness, the correlates of well-being, and well-being measurement.
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When is a joke not a joke but a lie? What is a white lie, and when is it ok to tell it? Can silence be a lie? Should one always stand up for the Truth? How do you answer when you consider the question inappropriate?
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This article continues the answer to the question, “How does a relationship with our natural environment help us develop a life of meaning?” The actions in this article are involved with deeper self-discovery and expression.
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How does a relationship with our natural environment help us develop a life of meaning? 13 actions to explore this question. Come back tomorrow for an additional 13 actions.
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Watch on YouTube Hi, I’m Carin Rockind. Welcome to PPN Bites where we give you 60-second helpings of the positive psychology news you need to know. Truth be told, I’ve…
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In his new book, Wisdom @ Work, Chip Conley invites workers of all ages to become Menterns (simultaneously mentors and interns), with intergenerational reciprocity that allows all age cohorts to learn from each other.
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PPN Bites: “Is there a more beneficial approach for Alzheimer’s caregivers?” by Carin Rockind (Episode 18)
Watch on YouTube Hi, I’m Carin Rockind. Welcome to PPN Bites, where we give you 60-second helpings of the Positive Psychology News you need to know. We have an aging…
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PPN Bites: “Whose life is better because you’re in it?” by Carin Rockind (Episode 17)
Watch on YouTube Hi, I’m Carin Rockind, welcome to PPN Bites, where we give you 60-second helpings of the positive psychology news you need to know. So it’s long been…
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Carin Rockind Webinar – WATCH NOW!
by Senia Mayminby Senia MayminWe interviewed Carin Rockind on our most recent PPND Webinar on October 17th, 2018. Carin Rockind is the leading happiness expert and the founder of PurposeGirl, a movement to empower purpose-driven living.…
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Short Cuts to Happiness: Life-changing lessons from my barber (Book Review).
Reading this book gives you the opportunity to hang out with two radiant, loving master teachers who will connect you to your inner wisdom and joy.
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We interviewed Sean Doyle on our most recent PPND Webinar on October 3rd, 2018. He spoke about his book, Mud and Dreams: Through essays and stories on the poetry and science of…
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Announcement: Webinar with Carin Rockind on October 17th!!!
by Senia Mayminby Senia MayminANNOUNCEMENT: On October 17, we will have a Positive Psychology News webinar featuring Carin Rockind, author of the Living on Purpose Guide, contributor to the book Pebbles in the Pond: Wave…
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Wendy Toh was one of my favorite bosses. She did not assume that I could read her mind about what was important to her. Wendy taught me to have Big Rocks conversations as a way to negotiate priorities. Here’s how one of these discussions might go.
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Watch on YouTube Hi, I’m Carin Rockind. Welcome to PPN Bites where we give you 60-second helpings of the Positive Psychology News you need to know. I know, selfies might…