Positivity Blog

Positive Education: Lessons for Business on Creating Flourishing Workplaces Apr 08, 2021

 

I’m fortunate to have been involved in the field of Positive Education (Pos Ed) since its inception, which occurred firstly here in Australia when Professor Martin Seligman from the University of

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Psychological Literacy: A VUCA world key capability Apr 08, 2021

 

As a psychologist, I’m passionate about helping people be better human beings. This involves helping them to make sense of psychological science to determine the most helpful ways of being or doi...

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Toxic Positivity: Helpful or Harmful? Apr 08, 2021

 

Over the past 12 months I’ve become aware of the term “toxic positivity”. I’ve noted its increasing usage, especially as clickbait. While I believe I understand what’s behind the term and what’s

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The Evolution of Positive Psychology: Beyond being just a beautiful idea Apr 08, 2021

 

I’ve been involved with the field of Positive Psychology (PP) since its inception. I’ve grown up with it – professionally speaking. In 1998 I was completing my psychology honours year when PP was

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There’s more to say (AND DO!) after RU OK? Sep 09, 2020

 

Tomorrow is RU OK Day here in Australia (and World Suicide Prevention Day). This year I was delighted to see in the marketing campaign additional encouragement and support about what to say next

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Accomplishment Oct 15, 2015

Are all goals created equal?

Last week I spoke at the Work 2.0 Conference on Positive Leadership and the impact of applying the science of Positive Psychology at Work. Many of you know I’ve rabbiti

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