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Positive Psychology

Positive psychology is the study of human thriving. Psychology traditionally focused on dysfunction—on people with mental illness or other psychological problems and how to treat them. Positive psychology, by contrast, is a relatively new field that examines how ordinary people can become happier and more fulfilled.

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Here and there and everywhere, let's all live in a world we love.	The Virtual Gratitude Visit (VGV)	From Clinical to Positive	Every action is an opportunity to claim a positive identity.

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Happiness Blogs

Curious?
Discovering and creating a life that matters.
By Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D.
Ethical Wisdom
The examined life.
By Mark Matousek
Happiness in this World
Reflections of a Buddhist Physician
By Alex Lickerman, M.D.
Lifelines
The Truth About Life and Love
By Gordon Livingston
Look Around and Look Within
The Science and Art of Human Behavior
By Susan L. Smalley, Ph.D.
Raising Happiness
In Pursuit of Joyful Kids and Happier Parents
By Christine L. Carter, Ph.D.
Significant Results
Using research findings to tell a more positive story.
By Robert Biswas-Diener
The Beauty in the Beast
Happiness across the cultures.
By Jaime Cundy