Sunday, November 8, 2009

happiness

The Generation Gap Remains as Strong as Ever

Positive Emotional Psychology: Have a 'Daily Diet' of Positive Emotions

We need 3 positive emotions for every negative emotion, says psychology expert more >>

Positive Psychology for Kids: Teaching Resilience With Positive Education

Adults can help kids by encouraging them to think positively, psychology experts say. more >>

How Positive Psychology Can Increase Your Happiness

Psychology prof Sonja Lyubomirsky says 12 positive activities can boost your happiness. more >>

Janice Kiecolt-Glaser: On Happiness, Hard Work, and Health

Can being happy and working hard really be health-promoting? more >>

It's Time for Some Life Planning

New MetLife guide provides useful tools to understand what's important, and to do something about it. more >>

Health Buzz: Plan B for 17-Year-Olds and Other Health News

Plus: Could you be exercising too hard? And 10 ways to find happiness during the recession. more >>

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness During the Recession

Research has pinpointed ways to feel good even in the worst of times. more >>

Utah Has Highest Well-being Ranking of Any State in the Country

A recent study ranks the 50 states by well-being. more >>

Health Buzz: America's Happiest States and Other Health News

How electronic medical records might affect you; why flexible spending accounts should be used up now. more >>

Happiness on the Decline

Who knows, maybe America's eligible for a bailout? more >>

How to Get Yourself ‘Infected’ with Happiness

Having happy friends can make you happier. too, because good feelings are contagious. more >>

Health Buzz: Contagious Happiness and Other Health News

A deadly problem with adulterated heparin; making sense of a gene test for athleticism more >>

Happiness and Being Happy Are Infectious

Hanging out with happy people makes you more likely to be happy yourself. more >>

Why Loneliness Is Bad for Your Health

A conversation with John Cacioppo, author of a new book on the need for social connection. more >>

How to Live the Simple Life

Author explains why he, and most people, are happier with less. more >>

Despite Frustrations, Americans Are Pretty Darned Happy

World survey ranks nations, reports happiness is improving worldwide. more >>

Author: Put Money Where It Matters

MP Dunleavey tells readers to invest in happiness. more >>

I'm Happy Without Being Perfect

A new book coaches women on how to set realistic expectations for themselves. more >>

The Fine Pleasures of Paying Through the Nose

Research from America's best business schools. more >>

Choosing a Place to Live

Why it's as important as picking a spouse. A Q&A with Richard Florida. more >>

Secrets of Happily Married Women

A new book by psychiatrist Scott Haltzman offers guidance on what husbands need. more >>

Some Thoughts on Happiness and Middle Age

Changing expectations might help explain our frame of mind. more >>

Want to Be Happier? Here's How

A new book offers some tools designed to raise your happiness "set point." more >>

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