2 Dimensions of Well-Being
According to researchers in positive psychology, our well-being depends on more than just being happy. In Flourish, Martin Seligman explains that positive emotions are one element of well-being, but well-being
Purpose Matters
People and peace of mind increase our day-to-day happiness and reduce our stress, but a truly meaningful life comes from having a sense of purpose. Purpose is about making a
Do You Know Your Family Story?
Have you ever watched the TV show “Who do you think you are?” It’s a documentary series that takes celebrities on a journey to trace their family tree. I’
Do You Have a Dream?
Today is the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. In order to commemorate the anniversary, NBC has launched a campaign asking people to
Pursue Purpose Not Passion
There is a lot of talk today about “pursuing your passion”. I just googled it and there were 4,820,000 results! I think it’s great to do what
Find Confidence and Keep Your Promises
In reviewing Tim Sanders’ book, Today We Are Rich, I have blogged about staying positive and about being grateful, generous and confident. Here are the last 2 principles for becoming
Oprah Gets it!
The final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show aired yesterday. Oprah spent the hour talking about what she has learned over the last 25 years from all of the people
Why Religious People are Happier
Research shows that religious people in America are happier than non-religious people. Since many people will be celebrating Easter or Passover this week I thought it would be a good
How to Turn Your Work into a Calling
People who view their work as a calling experience higher job satisfaction and perform better. Do you wish you had a calling? All it takes is to change the way
Do You Have a Job, a Career, or a Calling?
People typically see their work as a job, a career, or a calling. Those who view their work as a job do it mainly to earn a living. People who
Spend Time on What Matters
Are you looking for more positivity in your life? A good place to start is to have a clear sense of what is important to you and make sure your
How Wal-Mart is Creating a Meaningful Workplace
People want to have meaningful work, to feel like the work they do makes a difference. But they also want to work in a meaningful workplace. Meaningful workplaces are those
Experiencing Meaning at Work
“The job of leadership today is not just to make money, it’s to make meaning.” – John Seely Brown People seek meaning in their lives; they want to feel like
Find Happiness by Focusing on the Future
According to Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, “living in the future” is the secret to a long, healthy, and happy life. People who spend time thinking about the
Learning Critical for Realizing Potential
“To become what we are capable of becoming is the only end in life.” – Robert Louis Stevenson People long to identify and fulfill their purpose in life. Maslow called it
Evidence that Work Sucks
Scientists at Harvard and Northeastern Universities used the social networking cite twitter to study moods. The researchers coded words that were linked to positive, negative, and neutral moods and tracked
The Good Life at Work
Aristotle said that the greatest human good is to live the good life. So just what is the “good life”? According to Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, Aristotle