During working years, life satisfaction is strongly related to the level of meaning people find in their work. People put more energy into jobs that they believe contribute positively to the world. They are also more resilient in the face of setbacks.
Meaningful work is as important as pay and security – and perhaps […]
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As research within positive psychology has grown considerably over the last few years, so have the data confirming the substantial control that people have over their happiness, satisfaction, and well being, and that these are malleable and not inherent setpoints [1]. Knowing that we can affect our own happiness, the next logical question is, how do we do so? And […]
Amy Donovan, MAPP ‘07, is the founder of a consulting company that advises potential sorority members about Greek Life and recruitment using positive psychology concepts. She also works in the admissions department for Vanderbilt University’s classical music college, the Blair School of Music. Further, she has studied yoga for six years and currently teaches yoga to middle school […]
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