Bad news sells newspapers and keeps the media busy. Consumers are exposed to a lot of negative information that creates fear. It becomes easy for people to think from a scarcity mindset and yearn for times when life was better. However, continuing to d...

Resilience is the ability to maintain stable, healthy levels of psychological and physical functioning in the face of loss or high stress from disruptive events. It is more common than often believed and is a skill that can be learned - even at an early ...

Feelings of frustration are something we may feel occasionally. Because they hamper success, it is important to know what to do when this happens. The feeling of frustration is a signal that something is not going well. It can happen in your persona...

The term Positive Psychology was basically unknown five years ago. Today, there are numerous books, newspaper and magazine articles mentioning how you can be happier and live a meaningful life based on the scientific research findings from Positive Psych...

How good are you at setting and achieving goals? The pros and cons of setting goals have been disputed for years. Often, we have good intentions but do not know how to make them real. The good news is that Positive Psychology research indicates that th...

More and more, people talk about not having enough time to get everything done they need or want to do. During the Information Age, life has gotten more complex. You may have an endless list of things to do in your various roles. It is common to hear s...

Success is personal. When you are successful with something, you are pleased with the outcome. You may even be thrilled with the results. It can be something that doesn't take a lot of your time, such as quickly getting a good meal together or somethin...

Wisdom is defined as judging rightly and following the soundest course of action. It is known that wisdom: - Is separate from intelligence. - Is based on information, life experience, and understanding. - Represents a higher level of knowledge,...

It is possible to be happier. On-going research in the area of Positive Psychology is helping to identify thinking and behavior patterns of happy people. According to recent studies, your genes are responsible for fifty percent of your happiness l...

The search for meaning and purpose in your life is sometimes referred to as Spirituality because it pays attention to your inner life. No matter what stage of life you are in, you may be looking in different places for meaning and the need to matter. ...

Relationships are a part of everyone's life. A large part of my professional life has focused on helping clients have healthy, happy relationships whether it is with their co-workers, spouse, children, parents, or friends. Having healthy relationships i...

Many struggle with situations at work or home that cannot be altered or avoided. You may find yourself talking with friends and family about increasing levels of stress. It can feel like happiness is more illusive than ever before.Happines...

People who feel fulfilled with their life are more likely to do well at work, be less stressed, and have fewer sick days and psychological or social problems. During the last five years, there has been increasing evidence supporting the association of ha...

Most people want their life to be meaningful. Sometimes they are successful; things just seem to fall into place. Other times they may struggle finding what will give them that special feeling of meaning. Adolescence is a time of life when you first ...

It is wonderful to feel motivated. It makes the task at hand, whatever it is, easier to accomplish. Your energy level increases, and you feel enthusiastic about what you are doing. There is a sense of excitement about what you are doing which makes it ...