“Look on the bright side,” “Focus on the good things,” “Be positive.” These phrases can end up creating more distress rather than helping.
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The Importance of Living with Negative Emotions (E99)
This week, Join Marie and Pete as they discuss toxic positivity and the importance of living with negative emotions.
How to change your mindset with this simple Best Possible Self exercise
The Best Possible Self activity is a quick and simple exercise that can have profound impacts on your happiness.
How to be Your Best Possible Self (E98)
Join Marie and Pete as they discuss being your Best Possible Self and the exercise that may be your key to happiness.
Top Positive Psychology Research in 2021
In what was a tough year all around, there was still plenty of hope and great research into how to live a full and happy life.
Happiness Ted Talks to Watch These Holidays
If you want to start 2022 with a positive and happy new outlook, these are the top happiness Ted Talks to watch these holidays.
Talking to Strangers (E97)
On today’s episode Marie and Pete discuss talking to strangers and the surprising mental health benefits of sharing a deep and meaningful conversation.
How to Avoid ‘Toxic Positivity’ and Take the Less Direct Route to Happiness
Happier people tend to live longer, be healthier and enjoy more successful lives but pursued in certain ways positivity can become toxic.
Arts on Prescription (E.96)
This week, Marie and Pete talk about arts on prescription and how it might be part of the solution to your happiness needs.
Volunteering and Happiness: Why Volunteering is The Superfood of The Positive Psychology Movement
Crack the code for happiness by volunteering your time and services for others. With volunteering it’s almost impossible not to feel good!