Dr. Martin Seligman, the pioneer of positive psychology, coined that theme in 1998 when he was president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology is the branch of psychology that uses scientific understanding and effective intervention to aid in the achievement of a… Read More
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Secrets of Irresistible People
Know someone who always brightens your day, makes you smile, and has that genuinely happy, contagious attitude? This person radiates a positive attitude and somehow always makes you feel joyful and full of energy. We all know someone who possesses… Read More
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Mind Illusions
The right choice is not always the easy choice. The dilemma of choice is one we all face more often than what is immediately top-of-mind. We may believe our moral compass drives the angst for doing the right thing, but… Read More
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Reconsider Conflict
When it comes to conflict, it is easy to default to how we have reacted in the past. Bottom line: We approach problems similarly time after time. Of course in the heat of a conflict moment, emotions tend to run… Read More
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Escape the Rearview
As we turn the page on a new year, this ‘beginning’ is an impetus for positively influencing our lives in the coming year and beyond. The tradition of making resolutions in a new year dates back to 1890 BC with ancient… Read More
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Embrace the Weirdness
How often do we make decisions based on what others might think? This behavior is often unconscious and it is typical of human beings to seek acceptance and the approval of others. That said, the most intriguing people are often… Read More
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Mind Over Body
Doctor Google anyone? How many times are our physical diagnoses based on Internet searches, or friend or acquaintance details of aches and pains? Then, we begin to feel the twitch or pang of those suggestions. It is fascinating how the… Read More
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Belief Sabotage
Humbled by compliments or toss them aside as “they’re just being nice?” Clients or boss offer congratulations, yet feel unworthy? Core beliefs about ourselves shape our lifestyles, and decisions we make because of these beliefs significantly impact our lives. When… Read More
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The Human Connection
Ever struggle to make your point? Are you missing signals from others? The ability to communicate is a skill we often take for granted. Most of us consider ourselves to be pretty good communicators, especially when we are communicating with people… Read More
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Design Your Outcomes
Think back to the last time personal goals were top of mind. Remember how quickly those goals became irrelevant once life’s commitments distracted us? Thinking about future accomplishments may be easy. However, once we set our goals, following through can… Read More