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Resilience
Want to Be Happier? Put Your Beliefs in Check

A.J. Adams MAPP on February 3, 2022

Have you ever tried to avoid feeling "bad"? Doing so might just be sapping your happiness. Here's what to do instead.

Have you ever tried to avoid feeling "bad"? Doing so might just be sapping your happiness. Here's what to do instead.

Burnout
Is Exhaustion the New Pandemic?

A.J. Adams MAPP on June 12, 2020

According to recent surveys, COVID-19 is driving high rates of exhaustion and burnout. These four science-based strategies can help you fight fatigue and feel more energized.

According to recent surveys, COVID-19 is driving high rates of exhaustion and burnout. These four science-based strategies can help you fight fatigue and feel more energized.

Resilience
It's OK to Not Be OK

A.J. Adams MAPP on May 20, 2020

In our incessant pursuit of happiness, society has trained us to try to avoid negative emotions. But avoidance can be costly.

In our incessant pursuit of happiness, society has trained us to try to avoid negative emotions. But avoidance can be costly.

Happiness
Don’t Let the Pursuit of Happiness Keep You Down

A.J. Adams MAPP on October 25, 2012

Has buying into the American Dream left you a disenchanted consumer? Well, you're not the only one who has been duped by the pursuit of happiness.

Has buying into the American Dream left you a disenchanted consumer? Well, you're not the only one who has been duped by the pursuit of happiness.

Sensation-Seeking
Happiness Is Risky Business

A.J. Adams MAPP on October 22, 2012

Does risk = happiness? In light of scientific research, paired with my own personal risk-taking experience, I'm betting "yes." Here's 5 ways to become a positive risk-taker!

Does risk = happiness? In light of scientific research, paired with my own personal risk-taking experience, I'm betting "yes." Here's 5 ways to become a positive risk-taker!

Fear
The F Word (and the C Word)

A.J. Adams MAPP on January 13, 2011

The number one reason you don't have what you want in life: The F Word. But while it keeps you from having what you want, FEAR itself can propel you toward your best life. But which C Word can help you to do so?

The number one reason you don't have what you want in life: The F Word. But while it keeps you from having what you want, FEAR itself can propel you toward your best life. But which C Word can help you to do so?

Anger
Poor, Rich Men: The Paradox of Poverty in Haiti

A.J. Adams MAPP on October 8, 2010

Some of the materially poorest of people are also the wealthiest in joy. Could God be the answer to happiness in Haiti?  

Some of the materially poorest of people are also the wealthiest in joy. Could God be the answer to happiness in Haiti?  

Motivation
The Great Balancing Act: A Fresh Take on Time

A.J. Adams MAPP on June 16, 2010

Balance is not just about what we do with our time...it also has a lot to do with how we think about it.Given that our thoughts determine our actions, how we think about time may be even more important to our well-being than what we do with it.  

Balance is not just about what we do with our time...it also has a lot to do with how we think about it.Given that our thoughts determine our actions, how we think about time may be even more important to our well-being than what we do with it.  

Mindfulness
From Here to There: Proven Methods for Reaching Your Goals

A.J. Adams MAPP on May 5, 2010

Succeeding at your goals requires a deep commitment, self-regulation and motivation to persist in the face of setbacks. Luckily there are some great, secret weapons to add to your self-regulation artillery.

Succeeding at your goals requires a deep commitment, self-regulation and motivation to persist in the face of setbacks. Luckily there are some great, secret weapons to add to your self-regulation artillery.

Mindfulness
Spin Challenge into Positive Growth

A.J. Adams MAPP on February 3, 2010

Thrivers can be pushed to their limits -- just like the rest of us -- but they have the ability to persevere in the face of challenge. They can do this because they have the Thriving Mindset, which is the most essential resource for spinning challenge, fear and risk into the ‘good life’. 

Thrivers can be pushed to their limits -- just like the rest of us -- but they have the ability to persevere in the face of challenge. They can do this because they have the Thriving Mindset, which is the most essential resource for spinning challenge, fear and risk into the ‘good life’. 

Self-Esteem
If You Think You Can’t… Think Again: The Sway of Self-Efficacy

A.J. Adams MAPP on February 3, 2010

Remember the children’s story The Little Engine that Could? Defying impossible odds, the little engine did! But did we somehow miss the message of this tale? 50 years have past since the book was first published, and when trying to overcome hardship or pursue our dreams, many of us still think, “I can’t.” Sound familiar? 

Remember the children’s story The Little Engine that Could? Defying impossible odds, the little engine did! But did we somehow miss the message of this tale? 50 years have past since the book was first published, and when trying to overcome hardship or pursue our dreams, many of us still think, “I can’t.” Sound familiar? 

Depression
Three Ways that Modern-Day Conveniences Can Make You Less Happy

A.J. Adams MAPP on December 3, 2009

Most of us will do anything to avoid challenge, discomfort or even the slightest bit of inconvenience (hence, the Clapper, remote controls and Velcro). But by doing so, are we doing more harm than good when it comes to our well-being?

Most of us will do anything to avoid challenge, discomfort or even the slightest bit of inconvenience (hence, the Clapper, remote controls and Velcro). But by doing so, are we doing more harm than good when it comes to our well-being?

Fantasies
Seeing Is Believing: The Power of Visualization

A.J. Adams MAPP on December 3, 2009

Research highlights effective, mental practices we can do from the comfort of our own recliners.

Research highlights effective, mental practices we can do from the comfort of our own recliners.

Fear
Turning Setbacks into Success

A.J. Adams MAPP on December 2, 2009

Do you have what it takes to spin hardship, challenge and setbacks into positive growth?

Do you have what it takes to spin hardship, challenge and setbacks into positive growth?

Trauma
Despair on the Rise – A Perfect Time to THRIVE

A.J. Adams MAPP on June 10, 2009

The economy is busted. The American Dream is dead. Once built on the pursuit of happiness, now our country crumbles because of it. A dismal state of existence -- a perfect time to thrive!

The economy is busted. The American Dream is dead. Once built on the pursuit of happiness, now our country crumbles because of it. A dismal state of existence -- a perfect time to thrive!

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