By Andrea Goeglein Synchronicity, gratitude and smiling are three things that show up in my days whether I plan them or not.  Synchronicity seeds gratitude and gratitude usually brings a smile to my face.  When I pause and write down the synchronistic events that seeded the gratitude, I know I have increased the probability that...Read More

Crack may not grow on trees, but it cannot dim the light of greatness. Picture this: panhandler on Fremont Street holding sign which reads:  Crack Does Not Grow On Trees I shook my head but the sign made me smile and I said to the young man holding the sign, “You have a good sense...Read More

Every time I use the word habit, I think of the Broadway play, Avenue Q.  In the play, there are two bears that continually whisper in the ear of the lead character: the good bear whispers positive actions and the bad bear whispers, well, not so positive actions.   Each bear is making suggestions on...Read More

For Dr. Wayne Dyer, the perfect Father’s Day Gift this year is creating a book with his daughter, Serena Dyer.  It is also a perfect gift to me too, since their new book is the first Don’t Die ™ title to be licensed to their publisher, Hay House.  The following newsletter arrived today from Dr. Dyer announcing Serena’s...Read More

Negative reports of positive psychology show ignorance isn’t bliss By Adam Barsky, University of Melbourne and Michael Zyphur, University of Melbourne Perhaps because the word positive automatically brings to mind the insufferable yellow smiley face, the field of positive psychology is struggling to get the respect that it deserves. Two articles in the Fairfax press...Read More

The difficult part of finding my voice is that I feel called to lovingly communicate differences (generally more than others wish I would – and I know that).  Our current political cycle has allowed me ample opportunity to practice communicating my opinion in a respectful way to someone or some institute that I feel is...Read More

What does it take to beat the odds and live a successful life?  Richard Harris did the following when he was told his son, Tim, was born with Down syndrome: 1)  Admit disappointment, shock and fear 2)  Continue to set high expectations 3)  Learn and teach how to count the blessings of hugs in your...Read More

The following blog post was written by author, researcher, teacher and Positive Psychologist, Dr. Robert Biswar-Diener.  Robert has a new book out this week: The Courage Quotient and Robert is one of two resources I recommend for his Positive Psychology Coaching Course.  His April class is full, but he has another scheduled for June 4....Read More

A few weeks ago I went to dinner with my husband and two friends. Durng our conversation, I told  them how I had been contacted by an acquaintance I had not heard from in at least 5 years.  I had seen the person maybe once, in passing, during that 5 year period. We were enjoying dinner...Read More

Although I have not been writing often since the launch of my newest book, I have written a bit about making lists and using this time of year when we ‘make lists and check them twice’ to also makes lists that will aid in your personal growth.  Today I am writing about another kind of...Read More