Graduates of the MAPP Program at Penn have just published another issue of the MAPP Magazine with articles about maintaining well-being during the pandemic, caregiving, and exploring character strengths.
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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 …
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Building Bridges to Learning, Peace, Positive Health and Medicine in Budapest #ECPP2018
Back in March, Dr. Attila Oláh invited people to attend the 9th European Conference on Positive Psychology in Budapest. The conference happened in late June. Here is a report on …
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Permission to Be Human: Tal Ben-Shahar (Part 2)
Tal Ben-Shahar mesmerized a standing-room-only audience eager to learn about the science and practical steps necessary to experience greater well-being. I return to cover the remaining two parts of his …
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Part 1 ended with a question about whether human beings are capable of holistic growth throughout their adult years. In Part 2, I contend that the passing of youth does …
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The Positive Psychology Movie Awards of 2017
by Ryan Niemiecby Ryan NiemiecThe Positive Psychology News Movie Award series is now in its 9th year of providing the best of the best positive psychology movies. I comb through popular, independent, and obscure …
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Stand on the Shoulders of Giants: Short Time before Toolkit Price Goes Up (Sponsored)
There are so many creative people out there finding ways to apply positive psychology in so many different settings, from childhood to old age, from home to school to work …
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Can love affect our health? Answering this question is no small undertaking, but I think the Grant study has managed it.
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Inspiration & a Few Laughs from HBO Documentary: If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
A heartwarming, delightful, and profound new HBO documentary, If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast, highlights amazing people living and thriving into their 90s and 100s!
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Promises of Contemplative Science: Plasticity and Aging Well
by Jan Stanleyby Jan StanleyThe Mind & Life International Symposium on Contemplative Studies was a beautiful mix of opportunities to learn about the scientific study of contemplative practices and to experience the practices themselves. …
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I was thrilled to speak at two back-to-back Positive Psychology conferences this summer. I came away from the two experiences with my brain filled with new resources to integrate into …
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5 Minutes to Feeling More Loved, Valued, Peaceful, and Connected
When they want to feel more loved, valued, respected or connected, most people give away their power. They ask (or want) others to be different, which means someone else’s behavior …
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Adopting an optimistic, playful attitude to problems over which you have no control improves your coping and your longevity.. Elders benefit from having a good sense of humor, including the …
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We are physical beings. Our bodies were designed to move. When they don’t move, they start to break down. Even elders in wheelchairs can participate in frequent exercise routines that …
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What does research tells us about the relationship between what elders eat and their overall well-being? Eating neither too much nor too little and following a Mediterranean style diet can …
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A 75-year Triumph (Book Review)
Many of the major findings from this book about healthy and unhealthy male development and adaptation to life will likely astound you. Here are 10 findings to whet your appetite …
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I contend that we could improve the quality of life for elders and for ourselves as caregivers if we could assess social fitness and provide suggestions for enhancing strengths and …
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Here are some practices that build social fitness and social networks. Be brave, go forward, have fun, and make this the best time of your life.
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How can a program be created to serve older persons transitioning from stage to stage in their elder years? Moving from independent living to nursing home living? How might they …
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Year-Round Service
During the Martin Luther King Day of Service, thousands of people across the United States volunteered to make a difference in their communities in a variety of projects such as …
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