In recent posts, our focus has been on happiness. More specifically, we have concerned ourselves with different approaches to increasing happiness, with these strategies grounded in theory and supported by research findings. One of the recurring motifs in this area is the role played by positivity and the experience of positive emotion. Let us be…
DetailsIncreasing happiness (Part 6) Martin Seligman is synonymous with positive psychology, which, in turn, is closely linked in the public mind with research into happiness and well-being. As that connection would suggest, Seligman has devoted considerable time and effort to theorising and conducting research on well-being-related topics. We mentioned him in a post very early…
DetailsIncreasing happiness (Part 5) In recent weeks, we have looked at the idea of increasing happiness from several different angles, e.g., cultivating gratitude, using signature strengths, and actively trying to boost your own mood. There are many other possible avenues through which we can explore this topic, and, in this post, we will look at…
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