Our brains help us to survive. We automatically scan the environment for what is wrong, what needs to be fixed in order to protect ourselves. It can be an effort to focus on what is good and right, and what we have to be grateful for. In 1998, Martin Seligman introduced positive psychology. This branch…
As the summer ends, and we start our usual routines again, it’s a good time for us to note the importance of novelty. Summer is often a time when we have different experiences, and sometimes when we return to the fall, we are resuming familiar patterns of life. Although we may have developed certain routines…
During this challenging period, many people are at home more. Some of us are working at home on Zoom, some of us are home with young children, and some are simply home because there are fewer places to safely or comfortably go right now. How does one make the most of one’s situation? Having a…
As the holidays approach, and as we continue to go through challenging times, it is a good time for us to focus our attention on positive emotions and experiences. In the field of Positive Psychology there is discussion regarding how to increase the duration, intensity and appreciation of positive emotions and experiences. This practice enhances…
We have all been through a difficult year. Summer can be a time for rest and restoration and engaging in pleasurable activities. In his book, Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman discusses the importance of enjoying experiences of the senses in order to enhance happiness. He suggests as one idea, that we arrange a special day for…
