Videos and Podcasts: The Positivity Ratio
By Barbara Fredrickson | June 18, 2011Barbara Fredrickson shares her research on the ideal ratio of positive to negative emotions, and offers suggestions for how to flourish in life.
Tag: Positive Psychology
Tag: Positive Psychology
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Videos and Podcasts: Positive Emotions Transform Us
By Barbara Fredrickson | June 14, 2011Barbara Fredrickson suggests that positive emotions make us more resilient to setbacks, improve our relationships, and may even change our biological makeup.
Videos and Podcasts: Can People Change?
By Barbara Fredrickson | June 11, 2011Barbara Fredrickson describes how people can change on a fundamental level by changing how they interpret their lot in life.
Videos and Podcasts: Be Positive, Not Productive
By Barbara Fredrickson | June 9, 2011Barbara Fredrickson explains why she believes our culture should place more value on positive emotions.
Raising Happiness: Tuesday Tip: Be Kind
By Christine Carter | May 31, 2011One thing you can do today to be happier.
Raising Happiness: My UC Berkeley Commencement Speech
By Christine Carter | May 18, 2011Brief advice for a life well-lived
Articles: Is Happiness Overrated?
By Jason Marsh | May 17, 2011The founder of positive psychology zeroes in on what really matters.
Raising Happiness: Tuesday Tip: Broadcast Your Good News
By Christine Carter | May 10, 2011One thing you can do today to be happier.
Articles: Dacher Keltner on BloggingheadsTV with Robert Wright
By Jason Marsh | January 15, 2011Greater Good's executive editor discusses the science of touch, awe, oxytocin, and more.
Articles: 6 Simple Practices to Handle Holiday Stress
By James Baraz | December 9, 2010James Baraz explains how you can really enjoy the holidays.
Videos and Podcasts: What Good is Gratitude?
By Robert Emmons | November 17, 2010Robert Emmons discusses why practicing gratitude has transformative effects on our social and emotional well-being.
Articles: Why Gratitude Is Good
By Robert Emmons | November 16, 2010Need some motivation for practicing gratitude this Thanksgiving? Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude, reveals why gratitude is good for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.
Videos and Podcasts: The Power of Gratitude
By Robert Emmons | November 15, 2010Robert Emmons explains how gratitude has the ability to heal, energize, and change our lives.
Videos and Podcasts: Cultivating Gratitude
By Robert Emmons | November 1, 2010Robert Emmons offers research-tested strategies for becoming a more grateful person.
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