Mike Rucker Ph.D.

About

Mike Rucker, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association, whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Mindful, and Vox. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness.

Books by Mike Rucker Ph.D.

Recent Posts

The Role of Adventure in Personal Growth

Adventure is not exclusive to having fun and thrill-seeking; it's vital for building resilience, personal development, and, more generally, living joyfully.

The Delicate Dance of High-Arousal Enjoyment

Learn how balancing high- and low-arousal fun can enrich your life and boost overall well-being by discovering the key to avoiding dopamine downregulation.

The Enemies of Fun

Dive into the external and internal forces that make fun an elusive privilege for some, and overcome these challenges for a more balanced and joyful life.

The Art and Science of Reminiscing

Reminiscing is an often untapped yet powerful method in helping us amplify the benefit of our fun experiences.

It's Time to Rethink the Hedonic Treadmill

We’re now beginning to have a more nuanced understanding of the "hedonic treadmill," and I propose it’s time to ditch this tired term in favor of something more empowering.