When you study and practice in the field of positive psychology, people expect you to be happy ALL THE TIME. Well here’s a confession, I’m not! (don’t worry, I’m not unhappy all of the time either – that wouldn’t be great for my credibility!). Expecting to be happy all of…
Ever had your mobile phone suddenly drop out mid-way through an important call, or lost your internet connection right when you’re sending that job application in before the cut off time? Unfortunately these IT connection killers are all too frequent, causing intense frustration and the unleashing of rage and abuse…
With less than 2 weeks until the opening of the London Olympics, sport lovers around the world are getting excited. Now I’m sure many of my readers are not so obsessed with sport, and possibly wondering what all the fuss is about. The Olympics aren’t important in the same way…
Whilst I believe every employee can look for ways to improve their own positivity and well-being at work (many of which have been covered in previous articles), if you are in a leadership role – from a front-line manager right through to the CEO – you have some additional responsibilities…
Is it just me or has the world sped up? Last time I looked, Santa was bumbling his way down the chimney. Then I blinked and now we’re eating hot cross buns and Anzac biccies. Is there a little man up there somewhere, chuckling away to himself, slowly cranking up…
Last week we sadly lost two highly accomplished Australian men, both will be remembered for being high achievers in their respective fields. Jim Stynes was one of our greatest ever AFL footballers, playing 244 consecutive games in a career lasting 11 years. Lincoln Hall is recognised for his achievements in…
Many people tell me I’m courageous, because I’m an intrepid outdoor adventurer with a visual impairment. It’s true, courage is definitely one of my top character strengths, and it’s one of the reasons I’ve been able to accomplish so much in my life. But many people are courageous without recognising…
Not everyone bothers with New Year’s resolutions, but most of us recognise the value in taking time out at certain points to reflect on our progress and plan our future. It’s kind of like stopping during our voyage to get our bearings, confirm our destination, check our supplies and adjust…
Human kind is fundamentally a social species. We survive and thrive because of our interconnectedness. So it’s no surprise that positive psychologists have found that the development and maintenance of strong, nurturing relationships is one of the core pillars of happiness and well-being. Christmas is supposedly a time of connection…
We know from positive psychology that strong, nurturing relationships and connection with others are critical to our health, happiness and well-being. Regular and meaningful conversation is a really important way to create connection and nurture relationships. The trouble is we’re losing the art of regular and meaningful conversation. Other priorities…
