“Positive psychology aims to make common sense more common in and out of business”, Ben-Shahar says.
It does not focus simply on breeding happiness because “the negation of unhappiness does not necessarily lead to happiness”. For example, if you are no longer depressed, you may not be particularly happy, he says. And happiness on its […]

One aspect of positive psychology and happiness research is on positive parenting and raising children to experience as much happiness as possible. To read a great article describing the “perfect dad” - click here
And the Mail Online includes another article on fatherhood and how it contributes significantly to happiness and wellbeing - click […]

by Heidi Garrett
The Examiner
The Declaration of Independence states inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. On this last part, it is wrong.
In the quest to constantly chase happiness, we are unable to ever truly achieve it. Happiness isn’t a destination, it’s a state of mind.
How do I achieve happiness? Simple…feel good. One […]

Apparently, it’s during the good times when the health of a relationship shows up most clearly — and its breakup can be predicted most accurately, according to studies to be reported this weekend.
A lukewarm or deflating reaction to a partner’s positive news tells more about the health of the relationship, and is even more predictive […]

The Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology issued the following news release:
Brain detects happiness more quickly than sadness
People make value judgements about others based on their facial expressions.
A new study, carried out be Spanish and Brazilian researchers, shows that - after looking at a face for only 100 milliseconds - we can detect expressions of […]

As regular readers of my happiness blog and writings would well be aware, positive psychology is about much more than just happiness. It is about happiness but it’s also about wellbeing, resilience and many more important constructs.
Am0ng other things, happiness and positive psychology contribute to people living longer and better lives, as this […]

The Examinar outlines Five (more) ways to happiness through great health habits - click here to read
And the Huffington Post discusses the benefits for those of us seeking happiness that come from practising acts of kindness - click here to read
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Coming to you under the heading - what a great idea, why didn’t I think of this…
Estonia is one of many countries struggling with unemployment and other consequences of the global economic crisis, and a small group of Estonians has founded the Bank of Happiness to help address the spiritual/emotional side of the problem. Co-founder […]

Here at The Happiness Institute we’re increasingly working with teachers and schools to integrate the principles of positive psychology into the classroom and enhance happiness…which then improves learning and results.
We’re obviously not the only ones keep to promote happiness to students as this article shows - click here
To find out more about The Happiness […]

In the latest edition of Positive Psychology News Daily, John Yeager writes about…
Humor as a Strength and Pathway to Happiness
While Michael Scott is fodder for the humor of others, many young people use humor as a way of healthily engaging others. In a study we conducted with high school freshmen and seniors from the Midwest, […]