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…
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(S)he’s just not that into “Authentic Happiness”
by Dana Arakawaby Dana ArakawaPositive Psychology changed my life. When I discovered Positive Psychology, I found an articulation of something that I had always been searching for. I resonated with the concept of the…
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Sure they’ll think you are smart, but will they want to work for you?
by Dave Shearonby Dave ShearonSince early November, I have been giving a series of positive-psychology-based continuing legal education (CLE) seminars across Tennessee. Starting last month, I was also advertising for and interviewing candidates for…
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Learning Optimism
by Doug Turnerby Doug TurnerOver ten years ago I came across a book that caught my eye. At the time I did not recognized the author by name and I was not familiar with…
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Positive Psychology & Institutions: Highlights From a Panel Discussion
NOTE: In Senia Maymin’s New Year’s Day article, she writes, “Positive Psychology is the study of positive subjective experiences, positive traits, and positive institutions.” This article is about the later. I…
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The Energy of Gratitude
Last weekend, I was at a gathering of college friends when one of them mentioned that her daughter had attended an Orthodox Jewish day camp one summer where she’d learned…
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Rewiring Your Remote Control Builds Character
Cash or credit? I handed over the plastic to the gas station attendant on the Garden State Parkway. It was very early on a Saturday and there was only one…
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The Right Fit Makes a Difference
by Jen Hausmannby Jen HausmannIf at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Not everything works in every environment. This we know. All of us have committed a faux pas at one time or…
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What is Positive Psychology?
by Senia Mayminby Senia MayminWhat is this part of the human belief system that wants us to do well, to succeed, and to feel great? It’s the most natural part of who we are. It’s not only ingrained in our bodies and central nervous systems, but it also shows in our beliefs, our actions, and our surroundings. It’s the part of us that has recently come to be studied in a new field called Positive Psychology.