Happynomics
You won’t find the word “happynomics” in the Oxford English Dictionary. At least, not yet.
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ByAllison Holzer, M.A.T. & C.P.C.C.
Over the years I have had the opportunity to study leadership and success. I am struck by the connections between each area and how those connections are similar for happiness as well. Your first test on happiness: Do you want to: Receive happiness like winning the lottery or receiving a gift? Experience happiness as a…
Teaching Happiness: The Science, the Philosophy, and the Hype
ByPursuit-of-Happiness.org
9/23/2011: Debra Park and Mark Setton jointly presented at the Atlantic Coast Teaching of Psychology conference in Long Branch, NJ, on the topic “Teaching Happiness: The Science, the Philosophy, and the Hype.” The “take home” message of the presentation was as follows: • 1. Some remarkable links exist between Positive Psychology and philosophy, and especially…
The July 8th 2013 Cover of Time Magazine features The Pursuit of Happiness.
ByAllison Holzer, M.A.T. & C.P.C.C.
It is a great article that covers reasons for Americas obsession with The Pursuit of Happiness and how it might actually be related to evolution and inherited genes. It also covers the impact of money on our happiness and explains the benefit of buying experiences instead of things with our money. It also gives…
Objective Happiness Quiz
ByPursuit-of-Happiness.org
Thousands of visitors have taken the Objective Happiness Quiz, which asks respondents about various aspects of their lifestyle, and projects how happy they are (not taking into account genetic factors) based on the results. It’s meant to be educational, as after the quiz respondents are invited to click a link to our “Science of Happiness”…
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
ByPursuit-of-Happiness.org
Everyone worries; some people worry excessively. But, what do we typically worry about? Author and motivational speaker, Earl Nightingale, estimates that: 40% of the things you worry about will never happen. 30% of the things you worry about couldn’t be changed by all the worrying in the world. 12% of your worries are needless worries…
Seven Habits to Cultivate Happiness
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Happiness is understandable, obtainable, and teachable. Experiencing happiness begins with the understanding that happiness is not a gift you receive; rather, it is an emotion you create and cultivate in your life. The Pursuit of Happiness organization has identified Seven Habits of Happy People that will cultivate greater well-being in your everyday life. In order…
