Wanted to share a note I got from Ryan Niemiec, author of this week’s featured book, Positive Psychology at the Movies. If others are interested in one of the extensive handouts from the book (a comprehensive list of films categorized by each of the 24 character strengths), they can get it for free at: www.hogrefe.com/books/978-0-88937-352-5.html...Read More
One of the evolving conversations within Positive Psychology (lead by Chris Peterson) is the importance of people — to people. In short, if you want to have a more satisfying life (i.e. happier), creating and maintaining relationships in your life is very important. To big ways we invest the time of our lives is in...Read More
I believe how you start your day sets the tone for how you feel at the end of the day. If you ever want to know one of the most perfect ways to start a day, try this. Start with a one mile hike in one of the most beautiful places in America (http://www.redmountainspa.com/), pause...Read More
Read all about the Happier You segment which aired January 6, 2010. Hints and links provided! http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/2010-guide-happier-you/Read More
I enjoy the last week of each year. I enjoy seeing all the year in review articles and shows on TV. Granted, not all of the review is good stuff, yet seeing it all together allows me to appreciate why I might be feeling a bit like my get-up-and-go has gotten-up-and-went. As I reflect on...Read More
At the June conference of the International Positive Psychology Association (http://www.ippa.org/), I came across a website resource that I endorsed wholeheartedly.Six months later I support them more than ever. http://www.happier.com/ is one of those daily things you can do that reinforces and supports your desire to happier, no matter what is going on in your...Read More
Dr. Success Challenge: Pick one positive habit you would like to develop and set a plan to develop it. Easy for me to type, difficult for us all to do. So here is the real challenge. Invest some time thinking back on occasions when you developed a new positive habit in your life. Think about...Read More
Never has clarity been more important as when you are setting goals and asking for assistance – especially if the assistance you are seeking is from God or your universal source. I know, I know, I am using that “G” word again. Do yourself a favor and just get over it. You would not be...Read More
Dr. Success Challenge: This one should be easy. All that is needed is that you tell yourself the truth. Last week’s challenge was to keep track of all the coincidences that occurred during the week. This week’s challenge is to answer this one question: Did you complete last week’s challenge? “Yes” or “No”. Nothing changes...Read More
This last weekend — on July 4th to be exact — I had the opportunity to enjoy the Las Vegas Philharmonic against the greatest community asset Las Vegas has — the Springs Preserve. On of the architects of this ecologically perfect environment is Craig Galati, President of Lucchesi Galati Archetects. I admire Craig not only...Read More
