We support organisations that are implementing strategies to reduce mental illness at work and to support employees who suffer from mental ill-health. In our view, however, such initiatives are simply the starting point. Rather than a focus on risks, promoting positive mental health at work by implementing strategies to strengthen [...]
Two for One – Using Positive Psychology in Teams Law Talk - Issue 852, 10 Oct 2014 Higher rates of illness including heart disease, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse have been found in the legal eld compared with other professional services (Peterson and Peterson, 2009). Moreover, it seems that these [...]
Many psychological research studies have reported that life experiences provide us with greater lasting happiness than buying possessions. A recent study by Cornell Psychology Professor Thomas Gilovich demonstrated this finding again, with an additional benefit from experiences. The benefit was that the anticipation we engage in before an experience creates [...]
Positive psychology is centered on understanding good functioning, 'normal' behaviour and helping people become happier. Here are some of the Positive Psychology research findings of positive psychology to date. Positive Psychology Research Findings Most people are happy. People who are satisfied with life eventually have even more reason to be satisfied, [...]