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During Covid, as we are still quarantining or remaining in our bubbles, it is not easy to not succumb to moments of feeling down, or impatience with another. I have been digging deep into my positive psychology tool kit to try to find some ways to rise above these...
Transitions
If there is one thing that I have learned during this pandemic, it is that we never know what's around the corner! Whoever thought we would be dealing with all of this disruption? The truth is, research has shown that the average person goes through one disruptor...
“Happiness in Dark Times”
I recently had the great opportunity of hearing one of my mentor/teachers, Dr. Maria Sirois, speak on an Action for Happiness Webinar. I am always blown away by this woman’s heart, knowledge, wisdom, charisma, and ability to share stories and information that we all...
The River
Right now I am lucky enough to be spending some time in a place that has a small brook or river running through our back yard. I have often used a river in my visualizations about my life. I know I am not the first to do so. I often would see it as a metaphor for how...
What is your Rose? What is your Thorn?
My seven year -old granddaughter was spending a lot of time calling me when the Pandemic began. She is quite the conversationalist! She knew just how to connect with me by asking me how my day was going, what was I doing today, what was I having for lunch etc. She...
Positive Psychology During Covid
After listening to Martin Seligman speak recently on his viewpoints about dealing with the Covid Crisis I decided to really think about what brought me happiness, fun, joy, and made me just feel good! Seligman cited a study done by Sheldon Cohen, a researcher, who...
