We get plenty of advice for coping with life’s negative events. But can we deliberately enhance the impact of good things on our lives?
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Ten practical happiness steps. Share your good feelings with others. Take a mental photograph. Delete the scoop?
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The International Positive Psychology Association works to further the science of positive psychology across the globe and to ensure that the field continues to rest on this science; works for the effective and responsible application of positive...
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Character research VIA Classification "Motivated strengths" Delete the scoop?
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The International Positive Psychology Association works to further the science of positive psychology across the globe and to ensure that the field continues to rest on this science; works for the effective and responsible application of positive...
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"As many have observed since his death, Chris’s encapsulation of positive psychology in the phrase "other people matter" was not just an empirical result for him; it was the axis around which he lived his life. A wise man and pioneer dies.
"People matter."
Got that? HEY, LISTEN UP: PEOPLE MATTER.
That's always the lesson. All people matter. All peoples matter.
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The quest for happiness sends millions of people into bookstores, doctors' offices and pharmacies — especially at this time of year, when well-being seems to be a national requirement.
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This reminds me of Alan Watts' The Wisdom of Insecurity. He wrote that he invariably go where he wanted when heading for somewhere else. Delete the scoop?
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I am really skeptical about this list. Bank of America? NASA? DoD? Chase? Not the happiest places I can think of. Delete the scoop?
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Career surveys find a connection between employees' job satisfaction and their productivity, and also reveal factors that lead to workplace happiness.
aAmore motivated, 31% more successful in achieving their goals, and 33% more likely to assist their coworkers when compared with their unhappy counterparts, workplace contentment is an important objective for many companies. Delete the scoop?
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A new online tool will help you measure the strength of your company culture.
A ten-question corporate culture quiz Delete the scoop?
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We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us. Delete the scoop?
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With Black Friday upon us, the holiday season is now officially underway. Although the next month or so provides many opportunities to see family and friends, be generous, and spread good cheer, it can also be a difficult time. Delete the scoop?
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Today's happiness index report has led to some more striking work from the ONS data visualisation team. Delete the scoop?
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New research suggests a possible link between a wandering mind and aging. Being present in the moment is considered a sign of emotional and physical w...
“Our attentional state—where our thoughts rest at any moment – turns out to be a fascinating window into our well-being. It may be affected by our emotional state as well as shape our emotional state,” said Elissa Epel, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and lead author on the study in a press release.
“In our healthy sample, people who report being more engaged in their current activities tend to have longer telomeres. We don’t yet know how generalizable or important this relationship is.” Because emotional state and telomere length were assessed together, the researchers say they may be other factors explaining the finding.
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Upper vocabulary. I need to add downer-speak. Delete the scoop?
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The International Positive Psychology Association works to further the science of positive psychology across the globe and to ensure that the field continues to rest on this science; works for the effective and responsible application of positive...
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Engaged employees are involved, enthusiastic, and further their organization’s interests. Survey research finds that the majority of employees are disconnected or disengaged from their work. Disengagement leads to poor performance and lower productivity while employee engagement leads to higher performance and productivity. A 3-year analysis of employee engagement by Crabb (2011) found that one of the primary drivers of employee engagement in organizations is the deployment of character strengths. Crabb refers to the practice asfocusing strengths and explains that the key strategies for employers are to assess employee strengths, have a conversation with the employee regarding their agreement or disagreement with the findings, find ways for the employee to use their strengths in the organization, and create ongoing support in the organization. Employers are encouraged to ask the question: "What opportunities are there within the employee’s job and the organization to foster his or her character strengths further?" 
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January 8, 8:51 PM
Engaged employees are involved, enthusiastic, and further their organization’s interests. Survey research finds that the majority of employees are disconnected or disengaged from their work. Disengagement leads to poor performance and lower productivity while employee engagement leads to higher performance and productivity. A 3-year analysis of employee engagement by Crabb (2011) found that one of the primary drivers of employee engagement in organizations is the deployment of character strengths. Crabb refers to the practice asfocusing strengths and explains that the key strategies for employers are to assess employee strengths, have a conversation with the employee regarding their agreement or disagreement with the findings, find ways for the employee to use their strengths in the organization, and create ongoing support in the organization. Employers are encouraged to ask the question: "What opportunities are there within the employee’s job and the organization to foster his or her character strengths further?" 
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January 9, 2:54 AM
Engaged employees are involved, enthusiastic, and further their organization’s interests. Survey research finds that the majority of employees are disconnected or disengaged from their work. Disengagement leads to poor performance and lower productivity while employee engagement leads to higher performance and productivity. A 3-year analysis of employee engagement by Crabb (2011) found that one of the primary drivers of employee engagement in organizations is the deployment of character strengths. Crabb refers to the practice asfocusing strengths and explains that the key strategies for employers are to assess employee strengths, have a conversation with the employee regarding their agreement or disagreement with the findings, find ways for the employee to use their strengths in the organization, and create ongoing support in the organization. Employers are encouraged to ask the question: "What opportunities are there within the employee’s job and the organization to foster his or her character strengths further?" Delete the scoop?
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The International Positive Psychology Association works to further the science of positive psychology across the globe and to ensure that the field continues to rest on this science; works for the effective and responsible application of positive...
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Research exploded on the positive psychology scene following the advent of a scientific classification and measurement tool (VIA Classification and VIA Survey) that was developed by Christopher Peterson, Martin Seligman, and 55 top scientists in the field (Peterson & Seligman, 2004). Indeed, the impact of this project is clear in Howard Gardner’s description that it is "one of the most important initiatives in psychology of the past half-century." Peterson and his colleague Nansook Park have gone on to publish scores of quality studies on character strengths solidifying this new science of character, paving the way for countless researchers interested in studying and exploring what many call "the backbone" of positive psychology. VIA very important measures. Character Strengths. Delete the scoop?
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The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.
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Sweet. Ten paths to happiness. JDI. Delete the scoop?
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Top behaviors and activities linked with happiness.
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A few new ones here. Get a pet. Get laid.
Thanks, DIana! 
Thaisa Ferreira's curator insight,
December 22, 2012 12:37 PM
It's always good to have some tips in case we forget ... 
Mary Perfitt-Nelson's curator insight,
December 22, 2012 2:59 PM
Mmm. This is lovely. Happy to report that "get a dog or cat" made the list! : ) 
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December 23, 2012 2:32 AM
Conventional wisdom suggests that chasing happiness in external "things" is likely to disappoint...
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Employees who are the most productive are also the happiest at work. Here are five things organizations, bosses and individuals can do to have a happier and productive workforce.
And what do we know about employees who are happiest at work? Our research tells us that they are: Twice as productive Happier workers help their colleagues 33% more than their least happy colleagues; raise issues that affect performance 46% more; achieve their goals 31% more and are 36% more motivated. Delete the scoop?
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Much higher than we thought....
This can't be right. Americans need $75,000 to be satisfied. French need $114,000. In Hong Kong it's $197,000. Huh? Delete the scoop?
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These minor changes in your daily routine will make a major difference in your life and career.
Good advice on daily practices. Delete the scoop?
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Why prestige is the enemy of passion, or how to master the balance of setting boundaries and making friends. Delete the scoop?
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Growing ranks of skeptics and critics slam new “brain porn.”...
Meta attack on pop neuroscience.
"Meet the “neuro doubters.” The neuro doubter may like neuroscience but does not like what he or she considers its bastardization by glib, sometimes ill-informed, popularizers. A gaggle of energetic and amusing, mostly anonymous, neuroscience bloggers — including Neurocritic, Neuroskeptic, Neurobonkers and Mind Hacks — now regularly point out the lapses and folly contained in mainstream neuroscientific discourse." Delete the scoop?
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Why getting more gadgets won't necessarily increase our well-being.
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The premise is that one's outlook is affected by expectations; as the report notes, "striving for abstract goals," like 'happiness,' "has been associated with greater psychological distress, whereas striving for concrete goals has been linked to greater levels of psychological well-being."
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Expand the power of all things GOOD in your life by learning how to savor!
Read More: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/10_steps_to_savoring_the_good_things_in_life