Gratitude Works… Until It Doesn’t. Here’s Why.
For more than a decade, I’ve taught Positive Psychology and witnessed the incredible impact it can have. Helping people notice their thoughts, shift their perspective, and choose a more [...]
Four Things I Wish I’d Known Years Ago. Life-Changing Insights from Positive Psychology
When I think about all I’ve learned on my journey into Positive Psychology these past 9 years, I realize how much I’ve changed because of it. If I had to boil it all down to the top [...]
Happiness is about balance – The lasagna principle & too much of a good thing
I love opportunities to get together with my friends; to chat and have fun. But I also look forward to those days where I’m at home, by myself. I’ve come to recognize that finding the right [...]
Four Things I Wish I’d Known Years Ago. Life-Changing Insights from Positive Psychology
1. Getting stuck in negative thoughts is normal. Let’s be honest. Work can be hard! There can be too much to do, making us feel overwhelmed and stressed. Sometimes there are issues with other [...]
Wouldn’t It Be Great if Life Was Easy? Or Would It? Using PERMA to create our best life
Wouldn’t it be great if we could avoid all the struggles in our lives? If there were no challenges and everything always went the way we wanted? If our lives were easy and we had everything we [...]
One Look at Her Told Me to Stay Away-The Impact of First Impressions
The Impact of First Impressions As part of my certification in Positive Psychology, the entire class from all over the world met for an in-person, week long immersion training in Massachusetts. [...]
The End of Summer – shifting perspective
Labor Day is coming fast and summer is winding down. This time of year can make me feel melancholy. I love summer with it’s long days, warm weather, and green scenery. I hate being cold (and I [...]