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Positive psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology, focused on what makes humans happier, more productive, resilient and feeling more fulfilled in life.
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» Raise your Self-Esteem by Doing the Opposite - NLP Discoveries

» Raise your Self-Esteem by Doing the Opposite - NLP Discoveries | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
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August 16, 2013 11:34 PM
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7 Ways to Manage Clinical Depression - PsychCentral.com (blog)

7 Ways to Manage Clinical Depression - PsychCentral.com (blog) | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
7 Ways to Manage Clinical Depression
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And as much as positive psychology studies and holistic philosophies can help, the person with severe depression ends up feeling that much more defeated.
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How Positive Psychology Can Boost Your Business

How Positive Psychology Can Boost Your Business | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Research suggests that happiness at work can improve revenue, profitability, retention, loyalty, & safety http://t.co/txCK73qCFh
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August 13, 2013 2:16 PM
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Mindfulness: Expert Explains How Can It Make Your Life Better

Mindfulness: Expert Explains How Can It Make Your Life Better | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
If you feel like your life is getting slightly out of control, or like you're not getting enough done, or simply that you're going from one day to the next just trying to get by, mindfulness might be for you.
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Positive psychology – learning to dance in the rain

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It is about learning to dance in the rain."

With those words, Vivian Greene summed up the field of positive psychology. There is always pleasure in the midst of hardship.
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August 8, 2013 8:45 PM
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What are the Secrets to a Happy Life?

What are the Secrets to a Happy Life? | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
In following 268 men for their entire lives, the Harvard Grant Study has discovered why some of them turned out happier than others.
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August 6, 2013 11:24 PM
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How Positive Emotions Build Physical Health

RT @CoyneoftheRealm: More razzle–dazzle statistics linking positive psychology to health from Fredrickson. http://t.co/eHoRF8VVHG went dir…
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A founder of positive psychology explains “flow” | Doing Well

Recent Posts. A founder of positive psychology explains “flow” · Color me purple, Milton! (produced as work for the School of Positive Psychology) · Mythical hypnosis (produced as work for the School of Positive Psychology) ...
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Why Positive Psychology?

Why Positive Psychology? | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Before i answer this very important question, i will show a video that implicitly can answer this question. When we ask the question “why", we cannot separate it with the question “what". Therefore,...
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The power of positive psychology: finding happiness in a cold ocean swim

The power of positive psychology: finding happiness in a cold ocean swim | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
One way to experience happiness is to go with the "flow." Flow is a state of intense absorption in which you lose awareness of time. It occurs when you strike the right balance between challenge and skill.
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Tips from the leading edge of positive psycholo...

Tips from the leading edge of positive psycholo... | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
I’m excited to share some of the amazing things I learned at the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress in Los Angeles. (Tips from the leading edge of positive psycholo...
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On positive psychology - Martin Seligman

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/martin-seligman-on-positive-psychology Martin Seligman talks about psychology -- as a field of study and as it wo...
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Positive Psychology explained by one of its founders...

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How to Rewire Your Brain For Success | Experts' Corner | Big Think

How to Rewire Your Brain For Success | Experts' Corner | Big Think | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
What's the Big Idea?
Until the 1980s, the scientific consensus was that the nervous system was fixed and incapable of regeneration. Growth of neurons was considered most active during prenatal development.
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I think that it is important to envision ourselves as successful professionals. However we shouldn't forget about: 1/ being realistic about our skills - both hard and soft - and continue to develop them; 2/ really acting, not just thinking about acting.

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Improve Your Company Culture through Positive Psychology |

Improve Your Company Culture through Positive Psychology | | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
RT @ingoodco: Improve Your #Company Culture through Positive #Psychology - http://t.co/ylU6iz3Ed3 - Great post by @kerryscho on the @youear…
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Five positive things about Positive Psychology! | School of Psychology

Five positive things about Positive Psychology! | School of Psychology | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
We have just returned from the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Conference in Los Angeles where we learnt some new things (and had some of our views reinforced) about Positive Psychology.
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3 Insights From The Frontiers Of Positive Psychology

3 Insights From The Frontiers Of Positive Psychology | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
By Elise Proulx, Greater Good Science Center Fifteen years after emerging as a major scientific movement, it’s clear that positive psychology -- the study of what brings happiness and meaning in life -- is not just a fad.
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The Effectiveness of Psychotherapy: The Consumer Reports Study

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Psychotherapy helps.

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Tips for Parents from Positive Psychology

Tips for Parents from Positive Psychology | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
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Three Insights from the Frontiers of Positive Psychology

Three Insights from the Frontiers of Positive Psychology | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Last month, the third World Congress on Positive Psychology convened leading scientists to explore the keys to a happy and meaningful life. Here are three of the most striking and practical insights from the conference.
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Mindful Collaboration: The Path to Happiness & Good Business

Mindful Collaboration: The Path to Happiness & Good Business | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
'Mindful Collaboration: The Path to Happiness & Good Business' blog post by Ron Schultz.
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August 5, 2013 11:22 AM
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Ten Reasons Winners Keep Winning, Aside from Skill

Ten Reasons Winners Keep Winning, Aside from Skill | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Whether the game involves competing every four years in the Olympics or every day in a business, winning brings advantages that make it easier to keep winning.
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Go with the flow: engagement and concentration are key - Harvard Health Publications (blog)

Go with the flow: engagement and concentration are key - Harvard Health Publications (blog) | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Go with the flow: engagement and concentration are key
Harvard Health Publications (blog)
What is flow? As described in Positive Psychology, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, flow experiences have several common characteristics.
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» 5 Distinct (and Surprising) Habits of Happy People - Neuroscience and Relationships

» 5 Distinct (and Surprising) Habits of Happy People - Neuroscience and Relationships | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
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Positive Psychology > Psychcorner | Career Assessment Site

Positive Psychology > Psychcorner | Career Assessment Site | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Blog discussing Positive Psychology in the Workplace and Martin Seligman's PERMA Theory and how this relates to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Positive Psychology News Daily » Giving and pro-social motivation

Positive Psychology News Daily » Giving and pro-social motivation | Positive Psychology | Scoop.it
Amanda Horne is an executive coach and facilitator whose business theme is "Thriving People and Workplaces." She is an Authentic Happiness Coaching graduate and a founding member of Positive Workplace International.
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