In 2019, Henry Edwards published The Daily Better: 365 Reasons for Optimism. I interviewed him on December 12 about why he wrote the book. I learned that he personally changed his world view to be more open and hopeful and that he hopes his book will help others do the same.
Topics
-
-
AllBusinessPositive Organizational ScholarshipStrengths
Lack of Fun at Work Kills Motivation
by Nico Roseby Nico RoseTo sum up: When people do not perceive their jobs to deliver fun on regular basis, they are probably going to jump ship soon. Now, it´s clear that a job can´t be fun all the time. It´s called work, after all. But my data suggests that top managers and human resources professionals should not take this seemingly light factor too lightly.
-
AllAppreciative InquiryBook ReviewParenting & SchoolsTaking Action
Thriving Women, Thriving World
by Lisa Sansomby Lisa SansomWhat really stays with me is that this book – and “book” seems like such an impoverished word for this treasure – is really a love letter to all women everywhere. It is uplifting, inspiring, empowering, and energizing. It speaks of hope and possibility and the creation of a wonderful future for everyone through the recognition and appreciation of women.
-
Jane Strunk Anderson’s book, 30 Days of Character Strengths: A Guided Practice to Ignite Your Best lays out a month-long series of practices to help people intentionally develop their own character strengths. I did the 30-day practice with a group of friends. We realized that the book also allowed each of us to customize strengths practices to our own personalities.
-
AllMovieMovie Review and Event ReviewStrengths
The Positive Psychology Movie Awards for 2018
by Ryan Niemiecby Ryan NiemiecNow in its 10th year, I’m happy to offer you the best of the best positive psychology movies from the past year. I comb through popular, independent, and obscure films to select important films across some of the most important positive psychology themes.
-
AllAppreciative InquiryBook ReviewCommunication
Conversations Worth Having (Book Review)
by Lisa Sansomby Lisa SansomConversations worth having are those that add value through appreciative questions and dialogue. They are meaningful and engaging. They increase the mutual pie of knowledge and understanding. They are strengths-based and productive. They are conversations that increase our energy, enhance our connections with others, improve collaboration and problem-solving, and make us feel valued, even loved.
-
How does positive psychology bring together ecopsychology and transpersonal psychology? What can we do to use this convergence to enhance well-being and connection?
-
AllAweBook AnnouncementBook ReviewOverall view of Pos PsychTaking Action
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.
-
AllGlobal PoliciesGratitudeOverall view of Pos Psych
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?
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
HopeOptimismPositive FeelingsPPN Bites
PPN Bites: “Why should we anticipate our own happiness?” by Carin Rockind (Episode 20)
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. Humans are great at…
-
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…
-
AllPositive FeelingsRelationships
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…
-
AllPositive EmotionPositive FeelingsPPND TV SeriesTaking Actionwebinars
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.…
-
AllBook ReviewPositive EmotionRelationships
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.
-
AllCourageGratitudeHome and FamilyIn MemoryMovieParenting & Schools
Mister Rogers and the Trophy Culture Myth
by Kim Wimmerby Kim WimmerI have traveled a long, rugged road to find my way back to see you with new eyes. Dear Mister Rogers, thank you for the opportunity to offer you my gratitude. You taught us that feelings are not forever. We may be sad now but we’ll also be happy again. We get to feel all of the feelings because they are all part of life.
-
AllHabitsPositive FeelingsPPN BitesTaking Action
PPN Bites: “Does visualizing success actually work?” by Carin Rockind (Episode 14)
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. Last year during the…
-
AllHabitsPositive FeelingsPPN BitesTaking Action
PPN Bites: “What is the leading cause of unhappiness?” by Carin Rockind (Episode 13)
Tal Ben-Shahar, researcher, positive psychologist and Harvard professor, has proven and shown that perfectionism is a leading cause of unhappiness. A 2017 study shows that perfectionism has actually only increased over the last 30 years.