Saturday, June 20, 2009

Happiness Hunting

Dr Martin Seligman is the acknowledged founder of Positive Psychology, a relatively new branch of psychology which focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. His research has demonstrated that it is possible to be happier — to feel more satisfied, to be more engaged with life, find more meaning, have higher hopes, and probably even laugh and smile more, regardless of one’s circumstances.

At the website AuthenticHappiness, a range of questionnaires can be accessed to test your own levels of happiness, compassion, emotionality etc.

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