I am on the move again for the fifth time in my adult life. As I am a New Yorker, my moves have always had a certain “Woody Allen-esque” quality …
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On a superficial level, it is easy to cast grit and mindfulness as polar opposites. One can mistakenly conclude that perseverance is an antonym for Kabat-Zinn’s concept of non-doing. To …
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There are times in our lives when we are tested, when the unexpected occurs, or our worst fears are realized and we are forced to face new realities that are …
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Appreciative New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again. If you are anything like me – Type A, and goal-oriented – your annual list of New Year’s resolutions is beginning to take shape. …
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The Economic Sky is Falling: Can Positive Psychology Help?
I live in New York City. Perhaps because it is the financial capital of the world, anxiety about the economy is everywhere. In Starbucks people sit grimly reading the Wall …
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A comedian on a late night talk show was recently discussing how he felt about turning 50. He said his friends tried to cheer him up by telling him that …
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Gail A. Schneider, J.D., M.A.P.P., brings to positive psychology an extensive background from the world of big business. She began her career at a large Wall Street law firm followed …