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 […]
Topics: All, Pathway 3 "Meaning", _3 Positive Organizations
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On 8-9 May, the 3rd “Happiness and Its Causes” Conference was held in Sydney, Australia, with over 2,000 participants.
Here is a report on the conference from one participant, Amanda Horne, an Authentic Happiness Coaching graduate and a member of the International Positive Workplace Alliance. Amanda is a facilitator, executive coach, and advisor, […]
Topics: All, Global Policies, Guest Articles, Mindfulness, Schools, _1 Positive Experiences
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By GUEST AUTHOR Martin E.P. Seligman, University of Pennsylvania
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN SPACE
Positive Psychology is the study of positive emotion, of engagement, and of meaning. Each of these turns out to be measurable with adequate precision and buildable. The central thesis of this article is that there is ample reason to select crews for long exploration […]
by DEBBIE SWICK, MBA
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season in the Christian tradition. No doubt you have heard “I’m giving up (blank) for Lent.” (Insert favorite food, drink, activity, or other indulgent vice in the blank.) The focus of this season seems to be on self-sacrifice and self-control. These can be […]
