Positivity

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Mechanics: Peeking Under the Hood

Barbara L Fredrickson Ph.D. on December 11, 2015

We've all heard mindfulness is good for you, but have you ever wondered how it can influence our relationships?

We've all heard mindfulness is good for you, but have you ever wondered how it can influence our relationships?

Happiness

Darwin's Regret

Barbara L Fredrickson Ph.D. on May 15, 2009

If I had to live my life again I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week. The loss of these tastes is a loss of happiness.

If I had to live my life again I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week. The loss of these tastes is a loss of happiness.

Media

The Draw of Susan Boyle

Barbara L Fredrickson Ph.D. on April 23, 2009

Who is Susan Boyle?

Who is Susan Boyle?

Fear

Why Choose Hope?

Barbara L Fredrickson Ph.D. on March 23, 2009

The choice of hope over fear is vital.

The choice of hope over fear is vital.

Evolutionary Psychology

What Good Is Positivity?

Barbara L Fredrickson Ph.D. on March 11, 2009

At a recent bookstore appearance, a gentleman raised his hand to tell me that six days after he started reading Positivity his friends and family started calling him "the new Jim."

At a recent bookstore appearance, a gentleman raised his hand to tell me that six days after he started reading Positivity his friends and family started calling him "the new Jim."