How of Happiness

The scientific pursuit of happiness.

How To Remain Happy When the Financial World Crumbles

Sometimes I think our country has gone nuts.  We have collapsing financial markets, unprecedented housing foreclosures, $4 gas, and an emperor without any clothes on perambulating in the midst of an incredibly critical presidential election.  But despite everything, many people (myself included) have a remarkable capacity to maintain optimism and confidence and even some cheer – about ourselves and the world around us. Read More

Good article. Pleased to see you on my blog!:)

Dear Ms. Lyubomirsky,
Imagine how thrilled I was to receive a comment from you on my blog this morning concerning my heartfelt 'review' or discussion of your book "The How of Happiness."

I have indeed found it quite helpful! It is chock full of good stuff that anyone, and certainly a person with bipolar, like myself, can learn and use to enhance their life. Like you say, if you do the work of 'intentional activities,' you will reap the benefits.

I too was very interested in your article above about surviving, recovery and thriving. I can relate very much to these concepts and I am thankful that I got an opportunity this morning to read your article. It is certainly 'food for thought' in the expected (at least) 40% of the pie that we can change.:)

I want to thank you again for dropping by. I called my husband and my mother to tell them about it, I was so thrilled by it.

My mother deduced how important the blog world can be for me, how it can create a support system, and it was so nice to receive your comment, and from such a highly-academic and well-esteemed person from the 'psychology world.' Thank you again. I hope you have a good day and I wish you well with your research. It is, indeed, just what this world desperately needs.
Sincerely,
Jungletart
www.jungletart.blogspot.com

Great Article!

Dear Dr. Lyubomirsky,

I have recently opened a new section in my website dedicated to helping each other live happier lives. Because of this, I came to read your article titled: "How To Remain Happy When the Financial World Crumbles" and would like to ask for permission for reprint at my site. I believe it has the power to move lives.

Will appreciate your reply at my email address above.
Thank You for contributing for a happier world!
Warmly,
Tamara

Of course

Thanks for your kind words. You are welcome to use the post; just be sure to provide appropriate citation and links!

“That which does not kill me makes me stronger.”

This statement is so very true. Losses, hard time, make us stronger. I was poor when I was little and when these financial hard times hit I have know problem adjusting to what needs to be done. I am a better person because of my past.
Debbie

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Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., is a social psychologist at the University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want.

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