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Using Positive Psychology for
Happiness and Well-Being

I didn’t study psychology until later in life. I spent my 20s and 30s in wigs doing musical impressions on various stages and TV shows. Years later though, when I was in the thick of a two-year depression, I was desperate for a way to heal. When the clouds finally parted, I didn’t want to just be “okay” again. I wanted to make up for lost time by living a joyful and fulfilling life. So I started looking for small actions I could take each day to improve my outlook. But my efforts were more than that. With every nature run I took with my dog, every dance in the kitchen with my kids, every time I deepened my connection to others, I was exploring the causes of my own happiness. As it turned out, I was applying positive psychology to my own life before I even knew that’s what this approach was called. And now, as I embark on a midlife Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) I’m thrilled to share the science behind getting happier.

Articles

What Is Positive Psychology?

1. IntroductionTo Positive Psychology

2. Core Positive Psychology Concepts, Theories and Models

3. Benefits, Goals and Applications of Positive Psychology

4. Mindfulness and Well-Being Strategies

5. Research, Limitations and Evolving Perspectives

6. My Two Cents

1. Understanding Emotional Regulation

2. Developmental Aspects of Emotional Regulation

3. Theoretical Approaches to Emotional Regulation

4. Skills and Practices for Emotional Regulation

5. Outcomes of Successful Emotional Regulation

1. What is a Positive Mindset?

2. The Science of Positive Thinking

3. How to Identify & Overcome Negative Thought Patterns

4. How to Develop & Maintain a Positive Mindset

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