Podcast appearances and mentions of james pawelski

From 2018 - We speak to Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski, who are the husband & wife co-authors of "Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts."

Today we are sharing some ideas and science behind positive psychology and building a love that lasts. Taking the lead from Suzann and James Pawelski and their book "Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts" we'll talk about signature strengths, virtues, love language, and fostering conditions that allow us to build happy, purposeful lives - together and as individuals. 

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On Saturday, July 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. James Pawelski and his wife, Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, about the value of community.

The term positive psychology means much more than having an optimistic outlook. Dr. James Pawelski is a leading expert in the field and explains how this approach can help you to become your "best self." In addition, he and his wife, Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, tell us about the book they co-authored called "Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts."More info: https://yourradiodoctor.net/

The pandemic has had a pronounced impact on mental health. Participating in activities that benefit well-being is crucial, but Katherine Cotter and James Pawelski, experts in the field of positive psychology, say being conscious of these benefits, and optimizing participation, is the end goal.In this final episode of the season, we speak with both researchers from the Positive Psychology Center about how art museum visitation and museum program participation impact flourishing-related outcomes.Guests:James O. Pawelski, Professor of Practice and Director of Education, Positive Psychology Center and Director of the Humanities and Human Flourishing ProjectKatherine Cotter, Postdoctoral Fellow, Positive Psychology Center***Produced by Blake ColeNarrated by Alex ScheinEdited by Alex Schein and Brooke SietinsonsInterview by Blake Cole Theme music by Nicholas Escobar, C'18Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions Illustration and logo by Marina MuunIn These Times is a production of Penn Arts & Sciences. Visit our series website to learn more and listen to the first three seasons of In These Times: web.sas.upenn.edu/in-these-timesVisit our editorial magazine, Omnia, for more content from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty, students, and alumni: omnia.sas.upenn.edu

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How Do I Avoid Feeling Resentment Towards My Partner? - with Suzie & James Pawelski. Suzie & James Pawelski are members of the Optimize Coach Guest Faculty. This exchange was captured during a Live Coaching session in the Optimize Coach program. Multiple times every month, Optimize Coach participants connect live with Brian, Michael, Alexandra, and members of our world-class Luminary Guest Faculty for wisdom, guidance, and encouragement. For more information, head to optimize.me/coach.

How Do I Avoid Feeling Resentment Towards My Partner? - with Suzie & James Pawelski. Suzie & James Pawelski are members of the Optimize Coach Guest Faculty. This exchange was captured during a Live Coaching session in the Optimize Coach program. Multiple times every month, Optimize Coach participants connect live with Brian, Michael, Alexandra, and members of our world-class Luminary Guest Faculty for wisdom, guidance, and encouragement. For more information, head to optimize.me/coach.

How Do I Avoid Feeling Resentment Towards My Partner? - with Suzie & James Pawelski. Suzie & James Pawelski are members of the Optimize Coach Guest Faculty. This exchange was captured during a Live Coaching session in the Optimize Coach program. Multiple times every month, Optimize Coach participants connect live with Brian, Michael, Alexandra, and members of our world-class Luminary Guest Faculty for wisdom, guidance, and encouragement. For more information, head to optimize.me/coach.

How Do I Avoid Feeling Resentment Towards My Partner? - with Suzie & James Pawelski. Suzie & James Pawelski are members of the Optimize Coach Guest Faculty. This exchange was captured during a Live Coaching session in the Optimize Coach program. Multiple times every month, Optimize Coach participants connect live with Brian, Michael, Alexandra, and members of our world-class Luminary Guest Faculty for wisdom, guidance, and encouragement. For more information, head to optimize.me/coach.

SUMMARY To be happy together, whether you’re starting a new relationship, weathering difficult times, or jump-starting a long-term marriage, Suzie and James Pawelski can help. Their book, Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts, isn’t the typical approach to romance. But this husband-and-wife research team has found how to ignite (or reignite) passion. KEY POINTS Together, the Pawelskis identify four key areas crucial to building and sustaining love over the long run: Harmonious passion: remembering who we are as individuals and seeking out new adventures together that both enjoy Positive emotions: feelings of joy, gratitude, and hope to help motivate couples to invest in each other’s well-being and engage in mutual care Mindful savoring: the importance of actively and consciously valuing another and expressing this appreciation to nurture and enhance the relationship Character strengths: why we need to define, find, and cultivate our individual potential and support our partner’s growth simultaneously Happy Together is the first book to apply principles of positive psychology to create successful, satisfying bonds that last. It’s a roadmap for rewarding, long-lasting romance. Refreshingly upbeat, the Pawelskis encourage couples to focus on their strengths. In other words, rather than prescribe cures for failing relationships, they suggest exercises as simple as talking about each other’s strengths to build positive emotions. From there, couples can further leverage strengths by planning dates that bring out the best in both partners. Another healthy exercise to lengthen and strengthen sweet moments of emotional closeness is slowing down to share your love story—the highs and the lows. Recounting how you’ve both conquered challenges and relished the good times can greatly increase your enjoyment of those experiences. Of course, falling in love and even being in love doesn’t mean you will magically have your dream relationship. Rather, relationships improve over time when partners practice key skills and cultivate loving habits. The Pawelskis encourage us to practice these skills in our own “relationship gym” because all relationships need work. BUY Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts by Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James O. Pawelski, Ph.D RECOMMENDATIONS Check out the Pawelskis’ website Build Happy Together, and spend 15 minutes with your loved one taking the VIA Survey of Character Strengths. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

This week’s episode of Looking Up features relationship experts James and Suzy Pawelski. Together, they co-authored the book, “Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts.” Suzie achieved an Applied Positive Psychology Master’s degree from UPenn and Dr. James Pawelski is a professor and Director of Education in the Positive Psychology Center at UPenn, where he co-founded the Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program with Martin Seligman in 2005. This episode talks all about the science of passion, pleasure, intimacy and sex, the importance of respect, trust and communication, falling in and out of love (along with the discussion of divorce rates), what exactly a soulmate is and what it’s not, why the phrase “you complete me” is probably not the most effective thing to say to a significant other, and the real practical tools that can be used to build a longer and happier relationship. Produced by Dear Media

Le MorningNote Show : Épisode n°461 - Happy Together de Suzann et James Pawelski, en 5 idées simplesTélécharger en un clic toutes mes MorningNotes et s'abonner à mes mails privés : http://bit.ly/Contacts-privesDans cet épisode, on aborde ensemble 5 idées de l'excellent livre de Suzann et James Pawelski, Happy Together. Un livre qui vient chercher le meilleur de la philosophie antique et de la psychologie positive pour nous aider à vivre des relations plus épanouissante !Le test cité dans l'épisode est viacharacter.org !Voici les 5 idées : 1 - Ce qu'Aristote nous enseigne sur l'amour durable2 - L'approche Happy Together3 - Le "Date" des Forces Signatures4 - Apprendre à savourer une expérience5 - Maîtriser la danse de la gratitude

LIVE LIFE HAPPY- UNCONVENTIONAL BOOK CLUB  with Andrea Seydel  Sign up to my Weekly Book Club Highlight Newsletter:  https://www.andreaseydel.com Written Book Club Show Notes: https://www.andreaseydel.com LIVE LIFE HAPPY AUDIO: https://apple.co/2LItU8b LIVE LIFE HAPPY TV: http://tiny.cc/LLHTV TODAY’S BOOK   HAPPY TOGETHER: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts Happy together written by positive psychology experts, husband and wife team Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski. In fairy tales lasting love seems to JUST HAPPEN. But it is HEALTHY HABITS that build happily ever after. To Strengthen your partnership To start relationship off right, weather difficult times, reignite passion, transform good to great relationship. This book teaches us KEY HABITS for building and sustaining long term love. Promoting a healthy passion Prioritizing positive emotions Mindfully Savouring experiences together Seeking out strengths in each other HIGHLIGHT:   For a full book highlight and worksheet go to Book Club at:  https://www.andreaseydel.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, REVIEW & SHARE: (Spread Happiness) If you like my channel and my book highlights, like and share us on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/livelifehappy_as https://www.facebook.com/LiveLifeHappyCommunity If you love books and knowledge, subscribe to the channel for more upcoming book summaries. Look into our channel for previous book summaries. Comment on what you think about the book and the video. Any feedback and honest reviews can really help grow the show!! EXCITING BOOK SUGGESTIONS:  What book are you dying to read and simply don’t have the time to read it but really would love the content coached to you. Let me know and I will do my very best to highlight your suggestion!!   HUGS!! Andrea 

In this week’s episode you will learn about: Rekindling a long term relationship Pitfalls to avoid so your relationship isn’t sabotaged Making a solid foundation for a successful long-term relationship The art of seduction

How do creative pursuits and leisure activities impact our well-being? How do we measure happiness? Dr. Pawelski and field reporter Jon Kirkwood talk about those questions, about Dr. Pawelski's new book, "Happy Together," about the role of artists in positive psychology, and about how Happitalist thinking can inform decisions about whether to invest more of ourselves in work or to focus more on leisure.

Professor James Pawelski and his wife Suzann Pileggi Pawelski are co-authors of Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts. James is Professor of Practice and Director of Education in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where he co-founded the world's first Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program with Martin Seligman in 2005. In collaboration with Penn’s Campaign for Wellness, he is launching a new interdisciplinary undergraduate course called “The Pursuit of Happiness” to help students learn how to increase their well-being. Suzie is a freelance writer and well-being consultant specializing in the science of happiness and its effects on health and relationships. Her 2010 Scientific American Mind cover story, "The Happy Couple," was selected for inclusion in three special issues of the magazine and became the catalyst their book! Together, Suzie and James give Romance and Research™ workshops around the world. She pens a popular blog for Psychology Today and writes the “Science of Well-being” column for Live Happy, where she is also a contributing editor.James and Suzie sit down with Stew in the studio and talk about how to make relationships last by focusing on one’s own strengths and one’s partners’ strengths. They use the free online VIA survey of character strengths which enables you to recognize your five signature strengths -- attributes such as leadership, love of learning, curiosity, zestfulness, and kindness. James and Suzie explore the importance of focusing on the good in ourselves and others to cultivate relationships that are more than merely utilitarian or pleasurable. And they emphasize the necessity of continual conversations and the importance of remaining curious so we can complement and not complete each other, so we remain individuals who want to be together. Their website -- buildhappytogether.com offers lots of resources to explore further. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The secret to long-term happiness and wellbeing are true, healthy relationships. But how can you develop them if our cultural expectations of what love looks like are so skewed? Authors of Happy Together: Using The Science Of Positive Psychology To Build Love That Lasts and married couple, Suzann Pileggi and James Pawelski, share their knowledge and science behind what being happy together really looks like. Suzann blogs for Psychology Today, writes for The Science of Wellbeing column for Live Happy, and is also a columnist for the International Positive Psychology Association Newsletter profiling many of the field’s leading scientists and their ground-breaking research. James is the director of education and senior scholar in the positive psychology center and adjunct professor of religious studies in the school of arts and sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. He’s also presently serving as the principal investigator on a three-year $2.5 million grant from the Templeton Religion Trust to study the humanities and human flourishing. Is love all you really need? Find out in this episode! Key Takeaways: Blockbuster magic. The cinematic romantic universe heavily influences our cultural expectations of what real love looks like. You meet your soul mate, you fall in love, and you live happily ever after. But why do some days feel like so much work when it’s “meant-to-be?” The SECRET to uncovering long-lasting love…[04:00]. Ying-Yang romance. You start seeing someone and the butterflies are swirling for weeks but then you begin to notice a change in your habits and other relationships in your life. In a mature, healthy relationship both partners are independent and interdependent with each other, but how? Know THIS…[13:06]. Harmonious affair. Passion in a relationship is that fire that burns--that all-consuming notion that if I’m not with you I'm going to die without you. That sort of passion’s called obsession, and it’s fleeting--plus not very healthy. For REAL passion, the experts suggest looking for these signs…[22:14]. Personality Q&A. At the core of strong relationships lies good character. This is where the good in the other person’s so inspiring that it helps YOU become a better person. But do you know the top strengths of your character that need focus? Take the test! Identify your signature strengths with THIS questionnaire…[34:45]. Visit http://oneideaaway.com/together to download the Relationship Reflection Activity. Explore the 3 different types of relationships that we have in our lives (according to Aristotle) and how each form brings out different aspects of who we are and our happiness. Share your thoughts on the episode and your insights from the activity in our One Idea Away Facebook Community to continue the conversation.  Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality.  

SUMMARY To be happy together, whether you're starting a new relationship, weathering difficult times, or jump-starting a long-term marriage, Suzie and James Pawelski can help. Their book, Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts, isn't the typical approach to romance. But this husband-and-wife research team has found how to ignite (or reignite) passion. KEY POINTS Together, the Pawelskis have identified four key areas crucial to building and sustaining love over the long run: Harmonious passion: remembering who we are as individuals and seeking out new adventures together that both enjoy Positive emotions: feelings of joy, gratitude, and hope to help motivate couples to invest in each other's well-being and engage in mutual care Mindful savoring: the importance of actively and consciously valuing another and expressing this appreciation to nurture and enhance the relationship Character strengths: why we need to define, find, and cultivate our individual potential and support our partner's growth simultaneously Happy Together is the first book to apply principles of positive psychology to create successful, satisfying bonds that last. It's a roadmap for rewarding, long-lasting romance. Refreshingly upbeat, the Pawelskis encourage couples to focus on their strengths. In other words, rather than prescribe cures for failing relationships, they suggest exercises as simple as talking about each other's strengths to build positive emotions. From there, couples can further leverage strengths by planning dates that bring out the best in both partners. Another healthy exercise to lengthen and strengthen sweet moments of emotional closeness is slowing down to share your love story—the highs and the lows. Recounting how you've both conquered challenges and relished the good times can greatly increase your enjoyment of those experiences. Of course, falling in love and even being in love doesn't mean you will magically have your dream relationship. Rather, relationships improve over time when partners practice key skills and cultivate loving habits. The Pawelskis encourage us to practice these skills in our own “relationship gym” because all relationships need work. BUY Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts by Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James O. Pawelski, Ph.D RECOMMENDATIONS Check out the Pawelskis' website Build Happy Together, and spend 15 minutes with your loved one taking the VIA Survey of Character Strengths. Connect with us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

This week, psychology experts and wife-and-husband duo Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski discuss their new book, Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts. The Pawelskis have clued into the fact that how we behave with money can make a big difference in the success or failure of our relationships. Whether you're single, dating, married, divorced or widowed, their wise words can help lead you in the right direction. In Mailbag, HSAs, credit card debt, and how to sell your home.

I sit down with Suzie Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski - positive psychology experts and authors of the just released, Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts. I'm so excited about this interview because I think it has the chance to be one of our most impactful episodes yet. Just about all of us know someone struggling in a relationship or marriage. It could be a friend, it could be a family member, or maybe even us. Our relationships are so important to our well-being - they have the power to make us incredibly happy or ... on the other side, so very sad. If that resonates with you ... if you're looking to improve your relationship with your spouse or partner ... or maybe even transform a good relationship into a great one, then you don't want to miss this episode. It's packed with a ton of practical habits and tips you can adopt today! In today's episode, James, Suzie and I discuss: What the great philosopher Aristotle can teach us about cultivating love in our relationships. The specific ways positive psychology can help us be happy together and build a love that lasts. The one piece of advice to remember about having great relationships Book recommendations to help grow your own happiness And so much more!

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In the movies, happily ever after comes pretty easily. In real life? Not so much. But the husband and wife team of Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, a writer with a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and James Pawelski, Ph.D., professor of Practice and Director of Education in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, have learned a few things about what it takes to be “Happy Together.” That’s the name of their new book, Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts, and in this podcast they share the secrets of what it takes to create deep, lasting love.

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, (Master's in Applied Positive Psychology) MAPP, and James Pawelski, PhD, authors Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts,share how to be Aristotelian lovers, how to focus on strengthening your relationships like you would build your muscles, and how to increase your mileage and speed. The “First Couple of Positive Psychology” explain how to compliment someone, what the science and history behind positive psychology is, why other people matter, the research around longevity, and how to use your strengths to bring more energy and flourishing experiences into your life. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari share what's “good in their ‘hoods” and how to use food as a way to enhance and savor relationships. The Flourishing Experiment continues in 2018! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for more information. Click HERE to find out how you may qualify for a better life insurance rate by being a runner through Health IQ. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE. Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team TRLS. Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

James Pawelski is the director of education and senior scholar in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as the author of the book The Dynamic Individualism of William James.  He serves as the founding director of the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology program for more than 10 years, where he teaches courses on positive interventions, the humanities, and human flourishing.  James is an international keynote speaker who regularly makes presentations in English and Spanish.  He has spoken in more then twenty countries and on six continents.  In addition, he also holds paid leadership positions as the founding executive director of the International Positive Psychology Association, member of the steering committee of the International Positive Education Network, and president of the William James Society. James Pawelski's website: (https://jamespawelski.com/) In this discussion, James and I talk about the relationship between positive psychology and philosophy, the roots of positive psychology and why we should understand them, the role of the humanities in understanding, and what the positive in positive psychology is.  James tells us about some of his favorite books for gaining insight into human flourishing as well as why he thinks literature and story telling are so important for a happy life.  You'll Learn: 1:43 – You will learn about James’ recent talk at the European Conference on Positive Psychology about the importance of theory for research and practice.  He talks about the interesting things that happen when you ask careful questions deeply. 3:50 – James talks about what positive psychology means by positive. 5:30 – We hear of how positive psychology, with its focus on what is going well with a person, is complementary to mainstream psychology, which focuses on the negative psychological aspects such as depression or anxiety. 6:58 – James goes into more detail about the relationship between the positive and negative. 8:20 – James answers the question, “Is positive psychology fundamentally about the best things in life, or is it fundamentally about living the best life we can?” 10:40 – We talk more about the importance of a comprehensive approach to positive psychology. 12:00 – The question is raised, “What happens if various positives are in conflict?” 14:28 – James discusses the connection between positive psychology and the humanities. 17:04 – We go into the intersection of positive psychology and the humanities in the workplace. 20:06 – The importance of stories and story telling to a happy life is discussed. 20:36 – James tells us how using the Values in Action Classification of Strengths and Virtues has helped in his own life. 21:27 – He talks about two of his favorite books to help people bring out the best in themselves and others. 22:58 – James talks about a few of the books he is currently reading and why he recommends people studying mindfulness meditation. 24:08 – We hear why James is not a fan of the term optimism and why he prefers the term meliorism. Your Resources: James Pawelski’s website (https://jamespawelski.com/) European Conference on Positive Psychology (www.enpp.eu) Positive Psychology program (www.PositivePsychologyProgram.com) International Positive Psychology Association-Learning Library (Learning Library) James’ Book List: Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman The Upside to Your Dark Side by Todd Kashdan and Robert Biswas-Diener Positive Emotion: Integrating the Light Sides and Dark Sides by June Gruber and Judith Tedlie Moskowitz The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy “Neighbour Rosicky” by Willa Cather Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Sue for joining me this week. Until next time, take care! Until next time, take care!

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski is a contributing editor for Live Happy magazine as well as wellness counselor specializing in the science of happiness and its effects on health and relationships. Her 2010 Scientific American Mind cover story "The Happy Couple" was selected by the magazine as one of its most intriguing articles of recent years. James Pawelski, Ph.D., is Director of Education and Senior Scholar in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. For the last ten years, he has served as the founding director of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program, the world's first degree program in positive psychology. He is also the founding director of the International Positive Psychology Association. Live Happy co-founder and Editorial Director Deborah K. Heisz talks with James and Suzie about achieving harmonious passion in your personal relationships.

James Pawelski-founding director of the UPenn Masters in Applied Positive Psychology program-and his wife, journalist and contributing editor to Live Happy Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, discuss how research from positive psychology can lead to meaningful and long-lasting relationships.