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In deze podcast is Patrick van Hees te gast. Hij weet álles over geluk. We hebben het over hoe je gelukkiger kunt zijn. Wetenschappelijk geteste gelukstips, noemt hij het zelf. Als in: je kunt ervan uitgaan dat ze werken. Daarnaast ontwikkelde Patrick een methode hoe je jezelf gelukkiger kunt voelen én hoe je in jouw organisatie kunt werken aan geluk. Wat blijkt? Menselijkheid en verbinding vormen de kern van geluk, aldus Patrick. Mooi om te weten maar wat kun je daar nou praktisch mee voor jezelf en je organisatie? Daarover gaat dit interview. Je leert: - welke 'geluksvoorspellers' er zijn en hoe je die in je persoonlijke leven en in je organisatie kunt brengen - waarom we als mensen bedoeld zijn om verbinding te leggen - dat we gelukkiger worden van geven dan van ontvangen - en wat je met die wetenschap kunt in jouw organisatie (juist ook als communicatieprofessional!) - en natuurlijk ook waarom je Patrick zelf moet gaan horen tijdens zijn keynote op het Communicatie Fest! Zeker weten dus dat jij je na het luisteren van deze podcast een stukje gelukkiger voelt. Over Patrick van Hees Patrick is spreker, schrijver en coach op het gebied van geluk. In 2009 verkocht hij zijn adviesbureau in de communicatie en richtte hij zich fulltime op het thema 'geluk'. En met succes: hij groeide uit tot Nederlands populairste spreker over dit onderwerp. Naast geluksexpert is Patrick founding partner en het internationale gezicht van het CHAP® Happiness Institute. Hij organiseert al bijna twintig jaar masterclasses over leiderschap en geluk en gaf meer dan 1.000 key note talks, lezingen, workshops en courses in binnen- en buitenland. Daarnaast werkte hij mee aan boeken, waaronder het Franstalige ‘De la Psychologie Positive au Travail'. Met o.a. filosofe Stine Jensen en televisiemaker Coen Verbraak deed hij de theatertournee 'Op zoek naar geluk‘. Patrick is gastblogger bij het gerenommeerde VIA Institute in de VS en verschijnt regelmatig in kranten, tv- en radioproramma's. Heb je 12 september al in je agenda? Dan organiseer ik als afsluiting van dit podcastseizoen het Communicatie Fest Staying Human. Dit wordt een communicatie-event zoals je dat nog nooit eerder gezien hebt. Meer weten en direct je ticket boeken? Ga dan naar www.stayinghuman.nl Over de Communicatie Podcast Steeds meer bedrijven en organisaties zijn aan het nadenken over hun bijdrage aan de wereld. In De Communicatie Podcast interview ik landelijke sprekers die vertellen hoe je meer impact kan maken en welke communicatietechnieken, tools en vaardigheden je hiervoor nodig hebt. Elke maand staat er een nieuwe podcast voor je klaar (met uitzondering van de zomermaanden). Je vindt alle afleveringen terug op www.decommunicatieacademy.nl

Do you know your Strong Reason for Living? If you struggle to work this out think about your gifts. The things that come easy to you, but not to others, are your gifts. Don't downplay your gifts and strengths. Honor and embrace your gifts and use them everyday to help you find meaning and purpose. Resources: Books by Richard J. Leider, The Power of Purpose: Find Meaning, Live Longer, Better, Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities StrengthsFinder 2.0 or Clifton Strengths from Gallup VIA Strengths Test by VIA Institute of Character __________________ If you need help with this factor or any of the others please visit www.HealthNavs.com for a free Discovery Session or to check out our upcoming events.  To learn more about Liz and Karla's private practice, Health Navigators, A Virtual Cancer Wellness Community, visit www.HealthNavs.com Follow the Health Navigators on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube  Follow Radical Remission on Social Media: Facebook , Instagram, YouTube   

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Leseprobe und Vorbestellung: https://www.penguin.de/.../Susanne.../Goldmann/e617015.rhd Was ist positive Psychologie und wie können wir ihre Prinzipien unseren Kindern vermitteln?
 In dieser Folge tauche ich mit der Psychologin Laura Höer tief in die Welt der positiven Psychologie ein. Wir beleuchten insbesondere das PERMA-Modell, einen grundlegenden Ansatz der positiven Psychologie, und erkunden beispielsweise die Konzepte von Achtsamkeit und Sinn im Leben und erforschen das kraftvolle Gefühl des "Mattering" – der Überzeugung, dass wir zählen und unser Dasein wichtig ist.

 Laura und ich sprechen ausführlich über die einzelnen Bereiche des PERMA-Modells. Dabei bringt Laura stets praktische Beispiele ein, wie wir diese Ansätze mit unseren Kindern konkret umsetzen und leben können. Sie teilt dabei ihre Erkenntnisse und persönlichen Erfahrungen, auch aus ihrer Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen in Feriencamps. Wir klären, wie Glück und Wohlbefinden bei Kindern gefördert werden kann und wie Kinder ihre Superkräfte entdecken können. In dieser Folge bekommst du viele Tipps, wie du dein Familienleben positiv gestalten und deine Kinder von innen heraus stärken kannst. In dieser Folge erfährst - wie die positive Psychologie entstanden ist und warum sie die klassische Psychologie weiterdenkt - warum wir die Stärken unserer Kinder immer im Blick behalten sollten - mit welchen spielerischen Challenges ihr euer Familienleben positiv bereichert - wie du Jungs und Mädchen auf jeweils ihre Weise für diese Themen begeistern kannst - wie wichtig es ist, den Fokus auf das Positive auszurichten - was ich in meinem Buch über meine Kinder geschrieben habe - warum wir nicht die Welt retten müssen, sondern unseren Sinn auch in kleinen Dingen finden können Eine Folge für alle Mamas, die ihren Kindern ein positives Lebensgefühl mit auf den Weg geben möchten. Lauras Infos für euch Empfehlung für alle, bei denen Hausaufgaben eine Challenge sind oder die sich einfach manchmal fragen, wie Schule anders gehen könnte - toller Insta-Kanal: @learnlearning.withcaroline Wer die eigenen WIE-Stärken entdecken möchte oder auch stellvertretend für die eigenen Kinder ausfüllen möchte - der VIA Charakterstärkentest kann kostenfrei über die Seite des VIA Institute asugefüllt werden, einfach mit einer Mailadresse registrieren und als Sprache ggf. Deutsch auswählen: https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register Wer einen Eindruck von unseren Sommercamps bekommen möchte, folgt uns auf Instagram: @empower.land EmpowerLand Website, wer ein Sommercamp buchen möchte oder mehr über unsere digitales Programm für Kinder erfahren möchte: https://empower-land.com/ Hier könnt ihr euch für den Newsletter zu unserem digitalen Programm anmelden und erfahrt, sobald ihr eure Kinder dafür anmelden könnt: https://empower-land.com/fuer-kinder/ Tretet gern auch mit mir in Kontakt und vernetzt euch über LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-h%C3%B6er-7a3287114/ Mehr Infos zu meiner Arbeit findest Du auf meiner Website: http://www.happylittlesouls.de Am meisten von mir erfährst Du über Facebook https://www.facebook.com/susanne.droeber.HLS/ Hol Dir jetzt dein Gratis Workbook "Deine 10 magischen Tools für mehr Gelassenheit im Familienleben" https://www.happylittlesouls.de/workbook-deine-10-magischen-tools-fuer-mehr-gelassenheit-im-familienleben/ Folge mir auf Instagram @happylittlesouls_de

Join your inspiring host Christine Courtney as she dives deep into the world of leadership strengths with special guest Elaine Porcher, a renowned positive psychology coach dedicated to strengths-based development. In this thought-provoking episode, Christine reveals her research admiration for the pioneering work by Buckingham and Ashley Goodall, shedding light on how redefining strengths can transform our professional and personal lives.Elaine brings a touch of personal insight, sharing anecdotes and evidence that prove when you play to your strengths, you not only enhance productivity but also fuel your happiness. Discover the surprising impact using just 10-15% more of what you love at work can have on preventing burnout and elevating efficiency, backed by influential findings from the Gallup study and Mayo Clinic research.Witness a candid recount of a conference gone awry as Christine and Elaine reminisce over a time their comedic flair was restricted, and the valuable lessons learned about honoring one's inherent talents. Elaine's expertise shines as she advocates for the growth mindset, encouraging listeners to weave their strengths into every facet of life, even in the face of limitations.Listeners seeking to boost their leadership acumen won't want to miss Christine's exploration of the VIA Institute assessment and its profound implications for understanding team dynamics. As we step into the realm of positive psychology coaching and the science behind what makes teams tick, "Stepping into your Leadership" offers actionable insights into identifying and harnessing the strengths that make you a truly effective leader.Tune in to 'Strength Finder' for an enlightening conversation and gain the tools to identify your own strengths, encourage happiness and satisfaction among your team, and lead with confidence and clarity. Subscribe now to ensure you're part of this empowering journey toward outstanding leadership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to a person who embodies our podcast tagline - Success is a Journey. David D'arcangelo, Managing Director of Arc Angel Communications, former Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission of the Blind, candidate for Republican Secretary of State, and and former Malden City Councilor at Large talks about his career journey. Here about how he started working in government, moved to the private sector and then returned to his calling in public sector service. In this interview, you will hear how the number one reason for workplace discrimination for individuals with disabilities, how two-thirds of all working age people with disabilities are not in the labor force. Take Aways: - strategies for entering the new workforce - perseverance and how it pays off - secret sauce to identifying the right job/career fit - how to use your natural skills to take you to the next level For more information or to get in touch with my guest: David D'arcangelo at Arc Angel Communications, visit his website - www.arcangelcommunications.com Free personality testing information - www.truity.com (Myers Briggs, Big Five Personality Test, etc. Disc Personality Test - www.discpersonalitytesting.com SELF ASSESSMENTS/PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS* Clifton/Gallup Strengths Finder – Free High Five;  https://high5test.com/ VIA Institute on Character  https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register Enneagram – Enneagram Institute  https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/  Positive Intelligence – Why only 20% of Teams/Individuals Achieve Their True Potential https://www.positiveintelligence.com/science/   *Sourced from the Online Networking Group for 50+ Job Seekers - http://tinyurl.com/50plusjobseekers Free Business Clothing for your Job Search Are you in need of business clothing or interview coaching for an upcoming interview? Visit the Tailored for Success website to join our community - www.tailoredforsuccess.org

Some strengths you naturally possess, others you work to hone over time. In today's episode of Self Smarter, we are resharing an episode that you may have overlooked…all about utilizing your strengths! Dan'l and Megan discuss how you can not only identify your strengths but also how you can hone them and invest in them to best serve yourself and others. What better way to prepare for the new year and kick off 2024 on the right foot? In today's music moment, hear Dan'l and Megan talk about Daisy Jones & The Six.Show Notes: We have a new tool launched for marketers that may just help your business and best of all – it's totally free!  Our 2024 Social Media Calendar is ready for free download on the DMA website.  This calendar features twelve months of events and holidays that your team can use to prepare relevant social media content.  Get your hands on the calendar when you visit dma-solutions.com or email info@dma-solutions.com for the link.Top 5 Clifton Strengths assessment – Gallup#28: What Is Your Working Genius? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#54: Feedback vs. Feed-Forward episode – The Self Smarter PodcastHow To Identify Your Personal Strengths article – 80,000 hoursBring Your Strengths to Life & Live More Fully article – VIA Institute on CharacterValues in Action Inventory of Strengths article – WikipediaFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

Dr Cate Howell talks about her new book The Flourishing Woman - A mental health and well being guide, recently published by Exisle Publishing. Dr Cate Howell is a GP, therapist, researcher, educator and author with over 40 years of training and experience in the health sphere. She is passionate about the areas of mental health, wellbeing and counselling and currently, Cate is mostly involved in education and writing related in these areas. She has travelled internationally to present research findings and has been published in a number of academic journals. The author of five books, Cate was awarded a year 2000 Churchill Fellowship related to the study of anxiety and depression, and the Order of Australia Medal in 2012 for services to medicine, particularly mental health, and to professional organisations. In this podcast Cate talks about a range of aspects of mental health and wellbeing for women, which she has written about in her new book. These include: why do we put ourselves last not putting ourselves higher on our 'to do' lists the 'not enough' stories that we tell ourselves the importance of taking small steps to prioritise self care reframing thoughts and noticing 'thinking traps' burnout verses burning out the benefits of knowing your strengths and values how to notice warning signs and signals of stress in your body  ways to consider reprioritising and problem solving to reduce what is in your 'stress bucket' the benefits of relaxation to counteract the effects of stress and simple ways to include this into your day vagus nerve hacks to bring more calming effects into your nervous system learning to look at situations and working out what is humanly possible to manage, not what is superhumanly possible to manage learning to give ourselves permission to change, and to use self compassion Tailored for women at every stage of life, The Flourishing Woman will show you how to unlock your full potential and truly flourish! To find out more about your strengths, using the quiz Cate refers to, visit VIA Institute on Character at www.viacharacter.org Visit Dr Cate's website for further resources including free mindfulness recordings at drcatehowell.com.au   For further information visit The Pregnancy Centre at www.thepregnancycentre.com.au

Hosts Andy and Tom talk about big plans for Cincinnati's six largest shopping centers, a $100 million project coming to the University of Cincinnati, an overhaul to a busy business corridor in Madisonville, Cincinnati Public Radio's new headquarters and a brick-and-mortar bookstore that closed up shop only to relocate across the Ohio River.Interview starts at (22:25). Neal Mayerson can make a claim not many Cincinnatians can: His family owns a piece of the Queen City's skyline – the Scripps Center at 312 Walnut St. He is also a clinical psychologist, philanthropist and one of the founders of the field of positive psychology. Neal talks with us about the 24 universal strengths found in every human being, and how he created the VIA Institute around them and its recent merger with the Mayerson Academy.Above the Fold is a podcast by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

My goal with this podcast is to help you stay more focused, energetic, disciplined, enthusiastic, and positive so YOU can experience more excitement, fulfillment, and joy in all areas of your life.My desire is that you live each day to the fullest and know that your best self-showed up…no matter what.It also helps me stay more energetic, enthusiastic passionate, and obsessed about my work.  Today I am going to give you some work to do so maybe take some notes.  Grab a pen or pencil if you can or come back to this later.Personal growth is about knowing who we are, what brings us joy in our life and how we can introduce even more happiness.  Call me an optimist, call me Mary Poppins, call me Pollyanna, call me whatever you choose but know this.  THIS IS ME.  I am the cheerleader, I am the encourager, I am the one who sees the positive, I am a believer, and yes, I am also a realist.  I own my identity and don't try to be something I am not.  I have had enough people in my life telling me to shut up, to calm down and I so got over that years ago. I have learned a lot of lessons over the years, made plenty of mistakes, and every year I realize how important is to continue to be yourself, do what makes you smile, and live your life with zest. Research proves that those with a sunny disposition and optimistic attitude live 15% longer in life. That's another decade my friends. So here is the question for you.How do you live your life? How much zest do you truly have in your life.The VIA Institute on character defines ZEST this way:Zest means approaching a situation, or life in general, with excitement and energy, not approaching tasks or activities halfway or halfheartedly. People who are high in zest are excited to get up in the morning, and they live their lives like an adventure. Zest is a dynamic strength that is directly related to physical and psychological wellness. This strength has the strongest ties to overall life satisfaction and a life of engagement.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In the month of July we're going to be revisiting a few of our top-ranked episodes. Whether you haven't heard them for a while or missed them altogether, we pray each of these will be timely and relevant to you! If you're a longtime listener, you know we love to highlight the importance of embracing the unique ways God made you and using them to your advantage in your prayer life. Prayer is a relationship, not a cookie-cutter activity. So today we're bringing you one more tool to help you identify your strengths: the VIA Institute on Character Strengths test.Take it here: https://viacharacter.org/surveys We'll talk about our own results, and walk you through some ways to capitalize on some of these values in your own prayer life!

Zest is the sense of great enthusiasm and energy, sense of vitality. The sense of feeling alive, and living life like an adventure. One of the most important abilities to live satisfied, fulfilled, inspiring life. “Zest means approaching a situation, or life in general, with excitement and energy, not approaching tasks or activities halfway or halfheartedly” (says VIA Institute on Character) How would it be to have more of zest in life? More of vitality, excitement for living? In this podcast, you will discover how to build more of it. Enjoy the listening - and if you like the ideas shared, do remember to share this episode, as well as rate the Happiness Academy Podcast. To keep on discovering practical and actionable positive psychology tools, join us at Happiness Academy newsletter for weekly dose of insights in your inbox every Thursday - https://happiness-academy.eu/newsletter Follow Happiness Academy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happinessacademy/ Connect with Mirna via Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt Art of resilience course - https://happiness-academy.eu/art-of-resilience-online-course/ ________________

Some strengths you naturally possess, others you work toward. In today's episode of Self Smarter, Dan'l and Megan discuss how you can not only identify your strengths but also how you can hone them and invest in them in order to best serve yourself and others. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan'l and Megan talk about their most recent craze, Daisy Jones & The Six.Show Notes: DMA Solution's press release writing service will help you save time when we write, distribute and measure press pickups of your company's news. - Contact info@dma-solutions.com to get started!  Top 5 CliftonStrengths assessment - Gallup#28: What Is Your Working Genius? episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#49: Why You Need To Read Atomic Habits Now episode – The Self Smarter Podcast#54: Feedback vs. Feed-Forward episode – The Self Smarter PodcastHow To Identify Your Personal Strengths article – 80,000 hoursBring Your Strengths to Life & Live More Fully article – VIA Institute on CharacterValues in Action Inventory of Strengths article - WikipediaFollow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfsmarterpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfsmarterpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-smarter-podcast/about/Rate the Self Smarter Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help us improve our content.Advertise on the Self Smarter Podcast to reach our audience of business leaders via info@dma-solutions.com.

Hear how games can make your employees' effectiveness soar! Several years ago, Andy (my husband and business partner) and I went to Brussels to train in Innovation Games. IG is a wonderful set of creative tools to help people see things in new ways by playing games. In fact, IG downloads are the most frequent downloads from our website, www.simonassociates.net. Here at SAMC, we integrate IG into many of our workshops and leadership programs. Take a look at some of our IG white papers and PowerPoints which might open up your mind to what gamification can offer you, your team members and your customers as you rethink your organization to face the challenges of these fast-changing times. Today's podcast is with gamification strategist Naomi Redel I was thrilled to recently meet Naomi Redel to discuss how she has become a gamification strategist with her own methods for increasing the effectiveness of organizations through what she calls “Collaborative Emotional Intelligence.”  Our podcast was global. Naomi was in Israel, and I was in New York. We had a wonderful discussion about people, the power of games, and the type of work she does with organizations that need to boost their people power.  Watch and listen to our conversation here Some background on Naomi and what she has created After years of working as an innovation and marketing consultant with leading Israeli companies, Naomi felt firsthand the frustration of watching brilliant strategies flounder in C-suite silos, unable to trickle down and make an impact, because of lack of time, motivation, and the right tools to institutionalize them. So what did she do? Create a multilayered system that uses collaborative emotional experiences with cutting-edge technologies and gamification to push the boundaries of implementation and embed those strategies into people's hearts and minds. She then followed this with the creation of the first-ever board game in positive psychology, Positive Turn, which is recommended by the VIA Institute of Character Strengths and used as an innovation for companies in France.   She also co-founded HappierMe and led the design and development of the HappierMe platform, a system of minigames and exercises designed to make the practice of happiness easy and accessible anywhere and anytime.  Naomi earned her Master's in Business Administration and Economics (with distinction) and graduated Cum Laude BA in Economics (with distinction) from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. You can contact Naomi on LinkedIn or by email at naomi.redel@gmail.com. Special offer from Naomi for you, our audience Available only to On the Brink listeners: a free presentation about collaborative emotional intelligence at work. To receive this game-changing power point, simply DM Naomi (or email her at naomi.redel@gmail.com) and say “I am an On the Brink Listener.” Enjoy. Want to know more about what Innovation Games can do for your company? Blog: Innovation Games: The Bridge To New, Previously Undiscovered Ideas And Innovations Blog: Why Are Innovation Games In Such Demand? Podcast: Andy and Andi Simon—Innovation Games® Are What You Need To Imagine Your Future Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Businessand On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants  

Rabbi Dr. Alfredo Borodowski, MSW, was raised in Argentina, where he earned his law degree at the University of Buenos Aires and received ordination at the Seminario Latinoamericano. He received a doctorate in Philosophy from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, where he taught for over a decade. Rabbi Alfredo graduated from Adelphi Social Work School and was awarded the 2016 Inspired Award. Rabbi Borodowski is the founding Rabbi of Congregation Sulam Yaakov in Larchmont, NY. He is a Certified Myer Briggs personality type provider with more than two decades of experience working with start-up companies and corporations, foundations, and spiritual communities. He is certified by CRG Global-Organizational, Relationship system as an executive coaching, by the VIA Institute on strength theory, and by Glean, MBA certification on spiritual entrepreneurship by Columbia University Business School. He is the co-author of Nafsheinu, the First Myer Briggs manual for clergy. In June 2013, the Mamaroneck police arrested Rabbi Alfredo for impersonating a police officer. He was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar. In the ensuing seven days, he was fired from his position as executive director of a prestigious institute and ridiculed by the press as “the Road Rage Rabbi.” He persevered and thrived once again, becoming a social worker. A factor tipping the scale was his discovery of Positive Psychology. Positive psychology studies the strengths that make us fulfill our potential. His upcoming book “The Exceptional Wisdom of the Most Unusual Minds,” invites readers to create a community of mental illness wisdom through an interactive experience. https://www.bipolarrabbi.com/Support the show

We took the VIA Institute character strength test and dissect the outcome. The VIA Survey is the world's only free, online, scientifically validated survey of character strengths. Other personality surveys highlight negative traits. The VIA Survey emphasizes our positive traits and how they can benefit us and others. We'd be honored if you checked out our site https://www.withgoodenergypodcast.com/ New Instagram page here @withgoodenergypodcast Transform your body and mind with The Energy Barre: Fitness, Yoga, Meditation, and Lifestyle practices on demand to help you live your most vibrant life! Get the Energy Barre on Demand here https://apple.co/3gK7aXR HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Nope! Dr. Naeema Olatunji is a modern woman who did just that and still navigated her personal life with a husband, three kids, house, etc. She encourages women to know and operate in their strengths. If #impostorsyndrome has you doubting yourself... ☝

“You catch your breath for two breaths, three breaths, and ask yourself ‘Which of my character strengths do I want to make sure I'm bringing forth?'” -Dr Ryan Niemiec, Psy.D., Bestseller Author, Director, VIA Institute on Character   Today, psychologist Dr. Ryan Niemiec speaks again with Cohost and Lead Coach Jill Farmer about how physicians can practice mindfulness to better manage stress and increase well-being. “The Mindful Pause” is a short, one minute break in your day that can help you become present and awake in daily moments. Want to know where to start? Often, we as healthcare professionals may find ourselves overwhelmed with scheduling, productivity, time management, and other external factors. Dr. Ryan Niemiec shares how you can reclaim your mind, and how this helps to prevent burnout. Different from mediation, Dr. Niemiec ensures listeners that mindfulness is an easy and advantageous practice to add to your daily life. In addition to normalizing the practice of mindfulness, Dr. Niemiec discusses the intersection between character strengths and mindfulness and how their development can benefit you as a clinician.   DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast Episodes featuring Dr. Ryan Niemiec: 174: Keys to Flourishing for Physicians with Dr. Ryan Niemiec- https://docworking.com/2022/05/26/character-strengths-flourishing-for-physicians-healthcare-professionals-dr-ryan-niemiec/   Ryan M. Niemiec, Psy.D. is a leading international figure in character strengths that are found in all human beings. As an educator, scientist, and practitioner, Ryan is the education director of the renown VIA Institute on Character, a nonprofit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio, that leads the global advancement of the science of character strengths. Ryan is an award-winning psychologist, annual instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of 11 books, over 100 academic papers, and several-hundred user-friendly articles. His books include the bestselling consumer book, The Power of Character Strengths, the popular stress workbook The Strengths-Based Workbook for Stress Relief, the 2020 workbook The Positivity Workbook for Teens, and Positive Psychology at the Movies. He's also author of the two leading practitioner-focused books in positive psychology – Character Strengths Interventions and Mindfulness and Character Strengths. The latter book contains the evidenced-based program he founded, Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP), used by practitioners and researchers across the globe. He created VIA's first character strengths certification program – MBSP Certification – in 2021.   His research areas include character strengths, MBSP, positive interventions, peace psychology, nature/environment connection, spirituality, life meaning, disability, and positive health.   Ryan has been interviewed by a number of luminaries including the legendary Larry King in 2020. He's given over 1,000 presentations on positive psychology topics, including a character strengths world tour in 2009-2010, a TEDx talk in 2017, a speaking tour of Australia, a keynote at a Harvard conference, and invited keynotes and workshops at conferences across the globe. He is Fellow of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and serves on their Council of Advisors. He is co-founder and president of the Spirituality/Meaning Division of IPPA.   Ryan lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three young, zestful children. His highest strengths are hope, love, honesty, fairness, spirituality, curiosity, and appreciation of beauty. Ryan's hobbies include playing tai chi, chess, basketball, and guitar; watching Michigan State athletics and The Walking Dead, and collecting vintage and rare Pez dispensers.     Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add even more CME credits to the THRIVE memberships.    Let your CME budget help you prioritize your own wellness so you can get on with living your best life on your own terms, as defined by you, with DocWorking THRIVE.   You can take the first step today by taking our 2 Minute Balance to Burnout Quiz! Where are you on the Balance to Burnout Continuum? Take the quiz and find out today!   DocWorking empowers physicians and entire health care teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.   Are you a physician who would like to tell your story? Please email Amanda Taran, our producer, at podcast@docworking.com to be considered.   And if you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, we would be extremely grateful!   We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, Podbean   You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.    Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   Occasionally, we discuss financial and legal topics. We are not financial or legal professionals. Please consult a licensed professional for financial or legal advice regarding your specific situation.   Podcast produced by: Mara Heppard

Laura is an entrepreneur and mentor at heart. She sees and values each person's uniqueness and believe that uniqueness leads to life purpose and fulfillment and contributes to the overall success of a team or organization. There are two things that inspire her: 1) Helping people learn new ways of being and doing; and 2) Creating innovative educational and organizational environments. When she encounters an outdated “system” or “process” that no longer serves a purpose, she rises to the challenge (beautifully!) of creating a new one that will provide abundant opportunities for generations to come. Laura is Founder and President of Bloom360 Learning Community, a non-profit private school serving children and young adults with neuro-diverse needs. Laura has engaged in multiple training opportunities provided by the VIA Institute of Character in the areas of using character strengths at work, building effective teams and one-on-one strength based coaching. She also has completed the advanced practice course, “Character Strengths Interventions.” Laura earned a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin. She enjoys speaking and contributing at industry conferences and roundtables. Laura is Past President of St. Francis Children's Center, a non-profit organization serving children with special needs. She is a member of National Society of Compliance Professionals and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Why she started Bloom360 and what her business model looks like. ✨ Her history with the traditional school system and why it didn't work well for her daughter. ✨ Why she fell in love with human design and how it's helped her team. ✨ A dive into Laura's prosperity sequence / the Gene Keys pearl sequence. Connect with Laura at www.bloom360.org and vista360llc.com on Instagram @bloom360lc Connect with Jess at www.loveyourwoo.com or on Instagram @loveyourwoo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-your-woo/message

  Dennis wanted to record a conversation where we talk about some things we've learned in life, now that we're old guys. I happily obliged. We hope you enjoy our discussion. Here's an in-the-park home run by my grandson, Road Rash Roy.   Here's the photo of "Roy" that I refer to in today's show.   Also mentioned in today's show, Mike Varney - a friend of the show and owner of some extraordinary short-term rentals inside Hot Springs Village. When we talk about clear understanding - seeing things more accurately. Here's an illustration (that we referred to) that proves the point. The VIA Survey is produced by the VIA Institute of Character. You can take a FREE survey here if you're interested. Unlike Strengthsfinder, the VIA Survey is based on character traits and how predominant they are in your daily life. Wisdom may come because we've grown older and we've been jerked through a few knot holes backward.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sponsors 

“If a physician is empowered to turn to their highest strengths, whatever they are, if it's teamwork or creativity, they are empowered to be themselves in their practice, which can kind of manage burnout too. Because burnout can happen if we're completely pushing down all of the qualities that uplift us and energize us naturally. - Ryan M. Niemiec, Psy.D. For today's episode, Master Certified Coach Jill Farmer welcomes psychologist, Dr. Ryan Niemiec. Dr. Niemiec is a leading international figure in character strengths and is the Education Director of the VIA Institute on Character. So what are character strengths? Dr. Niemiec summarizes them as the qualities that are best in you. Why should you know more about your character strengths? In this episode, you will hear all about how your character strengths can influence your life and well-being and ultimately help you to THRIVE. Dr. Niemiec will describe, in detail, the science behind his work in character strengths, how you can utilize your specific character strengths and which of the 24 character strengths you may want to strengthen in yourself based on the five pillars of health that Dr. Niemiec defines. We hope that you tune in and tap in to what is best about you!    Visit https://viacharacter.org to learn more and find out what your top character strengths are and which you may want to cultivate.  Ryan M. Niemiec, Psy.D. is a leading international figure in character strengths that are found in all human beings. As an educator, scientist, and practitioner, Ryan is the Education Director of the renown VIA Institute on Character, a nonprofit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio, that leads the global advancement of the science of character strengths. Ryan is an award-winning psychologist, annual instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of 11 books, over 100 academic papers, and several-hundred user-friendly articles. His books include the bestselling consumer book, The Power of Character Strengths, the popular stress workbook The Strengths-Based Workbook for Stress Relief, the 2020 workbook The Positivity Workbook for Teens, and Positive Psychology at the Movies. He's also the author of the two leading practitioner-focused books in positive psychology – Character Strengths Interventions and Mindfulness and Character Strengths. The latter book contains the evidenced-based program he founded, Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP), used by practitioners and researchers across the globe. He created VIA's first character strengths certification program – MBSP Certification – in 2021.   His research areas include character strengths, MBSP, positive interventions, peace psychology, nature/environment connection, spirituality, life meaning, disability, and positive health.   Ryan has been interviewed by a number of luminaries including the legendary Larry King in 2020. He's given over 1,000 presentations on positive psychology topics, including a character strengths world tour in 2009-2010, a TEDx talk in 2017, a speaking tour of Australia, a keynote at a Harvard conference, and invited keynotes and workshops at conferences across the globe. He is Fellow of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and serves on their Council of Advisors. He is co-founder and president of the Spirituality/Meaning Division of IPPA.   Ryan lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three young, zestful children. His highest strengths are hope, love, honesty, fairness, spirituality, curiosity, and appreciation of beauty. Ryan's hobbies include playing tai chi, chess, basketball, and guitar; watching Michigan State athletics and The Walking Dead, and collecting vintage and rare Pez dispensers. Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add more CME credits to the THRIVE memberships. Now you can get a credit for each small group coaching session as well as for each 1:1 coaching session, so 12 credits/year from monthly small group coaching sessions plus 8 credits for our foundational StressPal course+community coaching. That means there are now up to 32 credits in our THRIVE Platinum subscription! DocWorking empowers physicians and entire health care teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.   Are you a physician who would like to tell your story? Please email Amanda Taran, our producer, at podcast@docworking.com to be considered.   And if you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, we would be extremely grateful!   We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, Podbean   You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.    Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   Occasionally, we discuss financial and legal topics. We are not financial or legal professionals. Please consult a licensed professional for financial or legal advice regarding your specific situation.   Podcast produced by: Amanda Taran

Building Resiliency in Your Children and Teens Our hosts Erin R. Frazier, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children's Medical Group, and Tracy Morrison, project coordinator with Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness, talk with Katy Hopkins, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist with Norton Children's Medical Group, about building resiliency in children and teens. They discuss how to best equip families with tools and resources to teach children how to manage stress, learn healthy coping skills and build resiliency skills.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness classes: NortonChildrens.com/Prevention-Wellness/Classes-Events Find a pediatrician: NortonChildrens.com/Pediatricians or call (502) 629-KIDS, option 3 “Building Resilience in Children and Teens” by Kenneth Ginsburg, M.D. VIA Institute on Character Values in Action Inventory: Norton Children's “Parenting With You” is a podcast that helps you keep your kids healthy and safer by providing practical, down-to-earth advice for parents of children of any age, from babies through the teen years. About Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build healthy habits. Established in 1991, Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits to children and families, including injury prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are at the heart of the Norton Children's mission. Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness is funded through donations to the Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. Our efforts are focused around: Promoting healthy lifestyles Safety and injury prevention Improving health equity Connecting with key community partnerships

What's your prayer personality? Find out at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! If you're a longtime listener, you know we love to highlight the importance of embracing the unique ways God made you and using them to your advantage in your prayer life. Prayer is a relationship, not a cookie-cutter activity. So today we're bringing you one more tool to help you identify your strengths: the VIA Institute on Character Strengths test. Take it here: https://viacharacter.org/surveys We'll talk about our own results, and walk you through some ways to capitalize on some of these values in your own prayer life! Our sponsors of this episode are: Anchor.fm: Anchor is the easiest way to podcast, and the hosting service we use on our podcast! Simply Earth Essential Oils: A company that changes the world by donating 13% of all profits to end human trafficking. Visit www.SimplyEarth.com/PCW to get a free 80ml essential oil diffuser when you subscribe to their Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box!

Episode 17. In today's news episode, we discuss "Top 5 Biggest Challenges via Institute of Financial Accountants." Really interesting points arising from a piece via https://www.accountancyage.com/2022/01/03/2021-how-the-accountancy-industry-adapted-to-change-and-uncertainty/ (AccountancyAge) reviewing 2021 for the accountancy profession and the challenges firms have faced. All of these will loom larger in 2022. Key takeaways from this episode include: ＞how the IFA has looked back at 2021 and looked forward to 2022 to see how the accounting profession has adapted to all that has happened ＞asking how accountants as a breed cope with change and can be agile and adaptive ＞the number one driver what generally tends to cause the most change and adaptation in accountancy ＞"As the year is drawing to a close, there is a growing expectation that many of these temporary adaptations will now become embedded in long-term business operations. This has resulted in the changing face of many business practices and a pivoting of services in order to survive." ＞the impact of Brexit, not just in the UK but throughout the world, and how it has created international business opportunities for accountants ＞"Evidently, the UK's exit from the EU has created necessary demand and opportunities for practice outside of its borders." ＞how digital tech is transforming accounting and which technologies are adding most value to accountancy firm and their clients ＞"Digital transformation has continued, as the sector looks at ways to further embrace the digital shift and seize the opportunities that emerging technology presents." ＞why the day-long accountants training course has given way to more bite-size learning approaches for CPE or CPD and skills training ＞some of the various legal and regulatory changes accountants must stay current on, and how this affects their bandwidth for other things like innovation ＞the expanding threat to accountants and their clients of money laundering and fraud, leading to opportunities in cyber-security ＞"The pandemic has only served to exacerbate the growing problem of fraud, and as it has shown no signs of abating throughout 2021, neither have the efforts of fraudsters in finding new ways of operating." ＞why climate change represents significant opportunities for accountants with ESG and CSR initiatives becoming increasingly relevant ＞"As 2021's door shuts and 2022's opens, one thing now placed at the top of everyone's agenda is tackling climate change, as businesses focus more on their impact on society and the environment." ＞the 'burning platform' of environmental and social governance in the light of COP26 summit and what it means for the businesses that accountants and CPAs serve ＞what the more proactive accounting professionals will be doing to capitalise on these challenges. NOTE TO LISTENERS: The Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes. Every Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen. Every Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. Every Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up. Finally, every Saturday gives listeners a bonus episode which focuses on the buyers of accounting services - the clients themselves. In particular how they feel, react to and experience their interactions...

In my introduction, I talk about the necessity of exercising caution when reading self-help books, especially those penned by big-name celebrities and overnight successes. Even if written with a genuine desire to help others, the author may look back on their path to success with confirmation bias (or survivorship bias) which can seriously skew the usefulness of the text. An important thing to realise about the apparent evidence of their route to success is that correlation does not equal causation (you can read some amusing examples here and a very good explanation in connection with data here). And of course, remember that if the advice in these books worked all the time, there would be a great many more millionaires and happy marriages than there actually are.I also give a clue about the subject matter for the next episode's introduction, inspired by a conversation with a friend.The main interview is with Dr Roger Bretherton from the University of Lincoln with whom I discuss the growing field of Character Strength and Positive Psychology. Roger does most of his work addressing businesses and large organisations, helping them to get the best from their employees but also, critically, forcing the management to take responsibility for how their own strengths and attitudes affect the organisation and employee performance.There is an online questionnaire that you might like to take (I did) at The VIA Institute on Character website – like me, you can just get the free report if you don't fancy paying for a more in-depth version. But I think you might find the results fascinating, and it will certainly help you to get the most from my conversation with Roger.We also talk about the differences between traditional psychology, and its approach which focuses on repairing damage, and the new and growing field of positive psychology, which aims to focus on the character strengths and positive aspects of the client/patient's personality, enabling them to build greater resilience and to gain greater overall satisfaction from life.Our conversation also touches briefly on different approaches to spirituality and even imposter syndrome! I really enjoyed this conversation with Roger and I think you will find him a stimulating guest to listen to.In the Relaxation on the Beach guided meditation, we work on forgiveness towards others for their failings and transgressions that have hurt us, and we also seek forgiveness for ourselves for any hurt we may have caused others, however inadvertently. Be aware that it might be a good idea to think about less difficult situations to begin with, working up to tackling issues with more difficult or important people in your life after trying this a couple of times.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Foundation by definition "supports from underneath" or is "an underlying basis or principle". Our homes have foundations but so do our bodies, minds, and souls. How we live is a reflection of who we are. And what we believe makes us who we want to be. In this episode, Francesca and Cristina examine not only what makes a house a home, but also, the foundational values we each carry within us. To examine your foundational values, check out this interesting, free survey from The VIA Institute on Character We would love to hear your questions! Connect with us by clicking on the message button on our website. We'll answer your question on a future episode. Visit Francesca's website and sign up for her newsletter and find more "Tiny Tidy" challenges Visit Cristina's website for yoga and mediation whenever you need it Thank you for listening! Please do not forget to review and rate Sacred Spaces on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sacredspacespodcast/message

Ruth Pearce is a Strengths-based group coach, trainer, speaker, author, project manager and is the VIA Institute on Character Product and Practice Development Consultant. Join Ruth and Mark as they discuss coaching people through tough times, getting up early, working from home, and networking when working from home   Get productivity tips that I only share with email subscribers. Become a Mark Struczewski Insider and get the top 5 productivity tips for free.   ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives.   In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com.   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Follow me: LinkedIn Snapchat   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Ruth Pearce is a Strengths-based group coach, trainer, speaker, author, project manager and is the VIA Institute on Character Product and Practice Development Consultant. Join Ruth and Mark as they discuss coaching people through tough times, getting up early, working from home, and networking when working from home Get productivity tips that I only share with email subscribers. Become a Mark Struczewski Insider and get the top 5 productivity tips for free. ABOUT Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) works with executives to help them gain control of their time by taming distractions so they can experience less overwhelm, feel a sense of freedom, and enjoy their lives. In addition to being a productivity coach, Mark is a speaker, host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast, and an author. His strategies have guided CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, business corporate specialists, and entrepreneurs to get back control of their time. You can find out more about how to connect with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com. If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me: LinkedIn Snapchat If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

For years I have been a huge fan of the organization SongwritingWith:Soldiers / SW:S and the depth, power and beauty of what they produce. SongwritingWith:Soldiers holds weekend retreats across the U.S. for veterans from all conflicts. Since 2012, we have connected with hundreds of veterans and military families, creating a safe and inspiring environment to share their experiences and write songs with professional songwriters. These songs have been recorded and streamed across the internet, reaching and connecting more veterans and raising civilian awareness of the challenges the military community faces. So… you can only imagine how BEYOND thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to have a conversation with the program director and co-founder Mary Judd. She is a brilliant and down to earth woman, visionary, and trailblazer. Mary is a master at creating collaborative programs that inspire connections and highlight individual and community strengths. When witnessing Darden Smith write a song with a veteran, she was compelled to put her skills to work in creating the SongwritingWith:Soldiers program. With vast experience in Positive Psychology, educational programming and organizational communications, Mary helps SW:S create the most effective and meaningful experiences for everyone involved. Her creative reach is reflected in her client list which includes New York State Department of Economic Development (I LOVE NY); MentorCoach training programs; VIA Institute on Character; Indian Ladder Farms: The Mayerson Academy, The HAPPY Movie; Discovery Retreats, and more. She has studied Positive Psychology with leading researchers from around the world, is an international workshop presenter on the subject and was a discussion facilitator at a United Nations meeting on Happiness and Well-Being. She serves on the editorial board for the India Journal of Positive Psychology and PsyInsight magazine. Mary co-founded The Barn School, an award-winning sustainable agriculture camp that raises funds for family farms and Heifer International®. She earned coaching certifications from Dr. Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania, MentorCoach and others. She has a B.S. in Organizational Communications from the University of Texas at Austin and teaching certifications in Speech, English and Spanish. MARY JUDD Co-Founder/Program Director Mary joined me from her home in New York and, as you can imagine, is incredibly busy. I am super grateful for her generosity of time to discuss this treasure of a program that she has poured her heart and soul into. I want to whole world to know about the power and beauty of this program and that post traumatic healing does exist Make sure you listen to the song at the end of this episode to get a full understanding of the results of this program. It is one of Mary’s favorite’s. The song Strumming hand was written by Maia Sharp and Veteran John Cameron at a performed by Maia Sharp. If you are inspired by this story, want to learn more about or support SW/S please visit www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org/learn/press/ www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org/listen/pbs-concert/ www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org/listen/song-search/

Welcome to the Wanna Grab Coffee? Podcast. In today's episode, Robert, Igor, and Charles continue our series diving into the PERMA-V model of well-being by talking about E - Engagement.  Engagement, is about flow, the flow state. We've all heard of elite athletes, world class musicians, and even experienced for ourselves losing a sense of self and losing track of time. Not a mindless way, but in a very focus and engaged way. That's Engagement. We discuss flow, the conditions required for flow, and how character strengths can lead to a more engaged life .  Links Discussed: https://medium.com/the-ascent/how-to-enter-the-flow-state-4-ways-to-make-deep-work-happen-more-often-ab8c1734558c (How to enter the flow state more often) https://positivepsychology.com/flow-at-work/ (Flow at work (Positive Psychology)) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131118133716-117825785-how-to-achieve-a-flow-state (Overview of Flow) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology) (Positive Psychology - Flow (Wikipedia)) https://www.viacharacter.org/ (VIA Institute on Character) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) Thanks for joining us today and don't forget to subscribe and drop us a line at hello@wannagrabcoffee.com.

...well usSHOW NOTESKickback InviteTyler Perry - Producer.  Director. Actor. Screenwriter. Playwright. Author. Songwriter. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist.https://tylerperry.com/Back In The DayThe Beginnings of Personality Testhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/first-personality-test-was-developed-during-world-war-i-180973192/ We Recommend Engaging with friends and family on the House Party app, figuring out your strengths using the VIA Institute on Character’s strength survey and utilizing 24-hour suicide hotlines for those going through challenges that they are not sure how to cope with.House Party – https://houseparty.comVIA Character Strengths Survey – https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/registerNational Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-TALKORText HOME to 741741

Ginny Sassaman is a co-founder and past president of Gross National Happiness USA. She has a Masters in Mediation and a Certificate in Positive Psychology. Ginny created the Happiness Paradigm as a platform for teaching, writing about, and advocating for greater personal happiness and creating systems change for maximum well-being for all. Since 2013, she has served as a lay preacher in Unitarian Universalist churches on these topics. A book of 16 of these sermons, called Preaching Happiness: Creating a Just and Joyful World, was published in May 2020 by Rootstock Publishing. In this uplifting featured interview, she talks about how factors like childcare, attention to climate, friendship, personal fulfilment, as well as the economy can be taken together to gauge overall societal wellbeing. Listen in for tips on cultivating personal happiness and the creative, grounded optimism needed for effective activism. Wendy Sheridan, Robin Renée, and Mary McGinley start off the show as usual with 3 Random Facts and the News. Info about tennis scoring, Wendy's weather station, and vending machines vs. sharks bring some levity to offset the harsh news: the killing of the son of Judge Esther Salas, unmarked agents detaining activists in Portland, the CDC's decreasing access to coronavirus information, and the passing of Civil Rights giant, John Lewis. After the interview in the Ikigai segment, the co-hosts vent frustrations about the practical matter of sorting through way too much email and share a few pointers and positive effects of deleting digital clutter. Things to do: Order Preaching Happiness: Creating a Just and Joyful World from your local independent bookstore. Contact Ginny Sassaman for information on her classes, workshops, and UU teachings. Learn more about Gross National Happiness USA. Get involved! Discover your greatest strengths: VIA Institute on Character Read Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. Refer to the John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. Read information on BIPOC and COVID-19 by Jennifer L. Kasten, MD. Become a patron of The Leftscape!  Sound engineering by Wendy Sheridan Show notes by Robin Renée Fake sponsor messages by Thomas Limoncelli Web hosting by InMotion Remote recording by SquadCast

We cover * How to shift from funk to fun * What you can do to keep fear from interrupting your success * Creating your new normal And much more JoAnna Blackstock Real Estate Guru, International speaker/trainer/coach, Adventurer, Mom and Philanthropist. JoAnna Blackstock helps high performing professionals to avoid burnout by reigniting their passions and teaching them how to develop balance and elevate results in their personal and professional lives. High performers all face challenges in creating their ideal personal and professional lifestyles. JoAnna creates an engaging experience that will guide you through creating the best strategies for business and empower you and your team with tools and techniques to bounce back from adversity and find greater success and balance. In these challenging times it's important to understand our natural character & strengths to create positive flow in our lives. JoAnna offers coaching around the VIA Institute character model to enhance performance. She is also a certified Jack Canfield and a student of Applied Positive Psychology. Stay connected with JoAnna: Facebook: JoAnna Blackstock-Lifestyle Design Coaching Catch up on past conversations as well as see the entire lineup of contributors at the "A Handful of Hope" website: https://jessebrisendine.lpages.co/a-handful-of-hope Stay connected with Jesse: Website: https://jessebrisendine.com/ (https://jessebrisendine.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessebrisendine (https://www.facebook.com/jessebrisendine) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseBrisendineCoaching/ (https://www.facebook.com/JesseBrisendineCoaching/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessebrisendine/ (https://www.instagram.com/jessebrisendine/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessebris (https://twitter.com/jessebris) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JesseBrisendine (https://www.youtube.com/user/JesseBrisendine) Grab Your Free Copy of The Happiness Guide:  https://jessebrisendine.leadpages.co/happiness-guide/ (https://jessebrisendine.leadpages.co/happiness-guide/)

Sabes que las vidas de los demás en redes son en cierto modo "vidas posadas". Sabes que no se publican los malos momentos. Y sin embargo, no puedes evitar sentir envidia. Dos buenas noticias: Lo que sientes es completamente normal y puedes hacer algo al respecto. Envidia sana vs. Envidia insana [1:54] La comparación social [5:03] La influencia de la redes sociales [8:35] Consejos para gestionar la envidia en redes [14:48] El reto de la semana [27:26] Mencionado: Test de fortalezas de VIA Institute on Character

Welcome to Episode 40.  This is a very exciting day as it’s the first day of the month in which my book, For Flourishing’s Sake, will be published.  Due to disruption caused by Covid-19, the book will be published twice, which means two opportunities to celebrate!  The Kindle version is coming out on 18th June and the paperback will be out a bit later this summer, on 21st August. So today, I thought I would talk about one of the themes from the book that I feel is particularly relevant to the challenges we are all living through: Leadership. According to the VIA Institute on Character, the character strength of leadership can be split into the distinct areas of ‘practice’ and ‘personal quality’.  As a practice, this is what we do that makes us leaders, by “defining, establishing, identifying or translating direction” and as a personal quality, it’s our desire and ability to aim for, accede to and ultimately carry out leadership roles.  The VIA further distinguish between ‘transactional leaders’ and ‘transformational leaders’.  We need both, of course, but in the book I focused mainly on transformational leadership. Anyone can be a leader.  Paul Bateson is one of the teachers I interviewed for my book.  He is a shining example of committed leadership from someone not in a leadership position.  When he decided to launch a kindness initiative in his school, the ripples spread far and wide.  He fired up the imaginations of his students, who took ownership of the initiative, and brought most of the staff on board.  He did this despite a leadership team who, whilst ‘putting up no resistance’, did not facilitate what he was doing or make any moves towards adopting a whole school approach.  (Roberts, F. “For Flourishing’s Sake”, Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2020) What can we learn from Paul Bateson? In the UK, some schools are “re-opening” this week - I’m putting this in inverted commas as schools here haven’t actually been closed.  Children of key workers, along with the most vulnerable children, have still been going to school, as have many teachers. But this week, more children will return to school.  In other countries, children have been back at school for a little while. But school is not what those children and their teachers were used to. We are all having to adapt to teaching, learning and interacting differently for the foreseeable future.  Teachers and school leaders, and in fact all staff working in schools, can follow Paul’s example.  In his case, he led a kindness initiative; kindness would be a great place to start to help each other cope with the challenges we’re all facing.  Tempers are likely to be a bit more frayed than usual, so we can all focus on leading through showing patience and understanding towards others, taking a moment to respond if we think our answers may come out a bit ‘snappy’, or accepting that others may be a little less friendly towards us as it may just be their way of handling the situation. Children can be leaders, too.  When I interviewed Jo Owens, Director of Ethical Leadership at Lichfield Cathedral School, she told me that at her school, the junior school have ‘red caps’ - year 4 pupils who look out for other children who don’t have anyone to play with during break times and engage them in games. This is harder to do when children need to be in bubbles and observe strict distancing rules, of course, but particularly when things are so unsettling, giving even very young children small positions of leadership and responsibility can divert their focus away from their fears and allow them to feel useful.  And let’s not forget that helping others is a great way to support wellbeing, so when children have the opportunity to help out in school, this will support their own wellbeing. So spend a few moments to think about the different ways you can be a transformational leader; a leader who, according to the VIA, “motivates their followers to perform at an extremely high level, fostering a climate of trust and commitment to the organisation and its goals”.  Perhaps set yourself a challenge to identify people who have inspired you in this way, and make a list of what qualities they display, and how they behave, in order to be such transformational leaders.  Whilst still being you, can you emulate any of those qualities and behaviours? What can you learn from great leaders you have followed? And think about which children are showing this leadership quality and can be encouraged to lead their peers.  I know from working in many schools over the years that there are ample examples of such leadership to be found in school staff and pupils.  Let’s nurture these leadership qualities so that we can all weather this storm with a little more ease, together. … If you have found this episode useful, please give the podcast a five star rating on iTunes to help it reach more people and please spread the word. Also, if you haven’t already, remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For Flourishing’s Sake is available on iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Deezer. The book, by the same name, is coming out on Kindle on 18th June and on paperback on 21st August. It’s available to pre-order from major online book retailers and is jam-packed with evidence-based strategies for whole school positive education with case study examples from a wide range of schools from around the world. So why not order your copy now, so you will receive it as soon as it’s published? If you’d like to get in touch with questions or comments, or to contribute to a future episode, please contact me via Twitter at @FlourishingED.  You can also leave comments on individual episode pages right here at www.forflourishingssake.com (see bottom of this page). I look forward to hearing from you, and until next time, For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week!   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5  

Welcome to episode 32.  As promised, while the current Coronavirus situation continues to evolve and provide us with challenges, in each episode I will share with you a simple activity that you (or your pupils or your own children) can do to support your wellbeing. As many of us are spending more time in homes we share with other people, we may be getting to a point where we are more easily irritated and where rows might erupt.  Here is an activity that may help - it is best suited to adults or older children and teens as it requires quite a deep level of reflection.  This activity is adapted from Ryan Niemiec’s book Character Strengths Interventions: A field guide for practitioners (1).  Either do this as a solo reflection activity - you may wish to write down your answers (be as detailed as possible, take your time) - or you can pair up with someone, ideally not someone closely linked to the person the activity relates to.  Perhaps pair up with a friend or colleague via phone or video call and take it in turns to talk through your answers while the other person listens. Start off by thinking of a person that has hurt or offended you and think clearly about that person and the thing they have said or done that caused you hurt or offence. Look at the person and their imperfections in light of the complexity of being human - as a human being they have flaws and character strengths (see the VIA Institute on Character for more information on character strengths. What character strengths (however small) do you see in that person? Was the thing they said or did perhaps a display of one of their character strengths which they may have been over-using or using inappropriately? If you can, view this person as someone that needs to experience positive growth and transformation, or that perhaps is already working on this but gets it wrong sometimes. Now think about yourself: What character strengths did you show while the ‘offence’ took place? What character strengths are you showing right now? This activity guides us, via the use of character strengths, through a process called “positive reappraisal” which Ryan Niemic describes as “a type of meaning-based coping”.  This enables us to add perspective and balance to situations, events and our views of other people and can help us change our perception from unpleasant or stressful to harmless and possibly even beneficial.  Take the current Coronavirus pandemic, for example. Whilst the situation is undoubtedly difficult and traumatic - and for some far more than others - I have experienced many unexpected benefits and, judging by conversations and social media posts, so have many of you.  From more time connecting with people because we make a special effort to chat on the phone or via Skype/Zoom etc, to experimenting in the kitchen, to making a conscious effort to exercise, there are many things we are now doing that we weren’t doing consistently or appreciating as much before.  And for that, at least, I am hugely grateful.  Looking at these positive aspects (whilst not negating the trauma, loss and hardship we are going through) is one form of positive reappraisal. According to research by Folkman (2), reappraising stressful situation (even when the stress is severe or distressing) through a more positive lens can improve our mood (or what psychologists call “positive affect”).  When it comes to situations that have caused offence, such as in the exercise I suggest today, reappraising the situation with compassion can replace negative emotions with positive ones and can help us forgive (3). Let me know via @FlourishingED on Twitter how you get on with this week’s activity and how you are.  I’d love to hear from you! Do also get in touch if you’d like to contribute content to this podcast as a guest, particularly if you’d like to share one or more activities that can help children, parents or other teachers at this difficult time. Also look out for a special edition longer episode of the For Flourishing’s Sake podcast - it is coming soon, I promise! -  which is the audio of a virtual panel that I hosted the week before last. I look forward to catching up with you next week.  Until we speak again, be safe, be well and For Flourishing’s Sake, have as great a week as it’s currently possible to have!   References: Niemiec, R. M. (2018). Character Strengths Interventions: A field guide for practitioners. Boston, MA and Goettingen: Hogrefe Publishing. Folkman, S. (1997). Positive psychological states and coping with severe stress. Social Science and Medicine, 45(8), 1207–1221. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(97)00040-3 vanOyen Witvliet, C., DeYoung, N., Hofelich, A., & DeYoung, P. (2011). Compassionate reappraisal and emotion suppression as alternatives to offense-focused rumination: Implications for forgiveness and psychophysiological well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 6(4), 286–299. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2011.577091   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5

The world is currently going through the strangest thing that any of us will likely face in our lives. And there's a ton of fear and anxiety and doom and gloom that comes along with a worldwide pandemic, of course. But in this episode, happiness expert and author Jennifer Moss gives us incredible, tangible advice on how to navigate through this uncertainty with less guilt. But also to accept the many stages of grief that we may be moving through right now, no matter what form the emotion may be taking.  It's ok to not be thriving right now, but we don't have to completely sink either.  *This episode was adapted from a Facebook LIVE that was recorded on March 26th, 2020 (if you want to see the video, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6uLz2hRdqo) List of Resource Suggestions from this episode: HERO GEN – https://hero-generation.com/covid19/ Global Happiness Council Access here: http://www.happinesscouncil.org/ The Global Happiness Council (GHC) produces the Global Happiness and Well-Being Policy Report with the goal of informing policy around Positive Education initiatives, Happy Cities, Societal Well-being Interventions, and more. The site also includes videos and past reports, which are presented at World Governance Summits in a bid to shape legal and governmental frameworks through science-based findings. The GHC also carries out research into personal happiness and Positive Organizations. About Positive Psychology: Blogs and News Greater Good Magazine Access here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ This is UC Berkeley’s digital magazine of science-based insights on well-being, gratitude, happiness, and more. Here you’ll find podcasts, videos, exercises, resources, and quizzes, along with articles that cover positive psychology themes in current affairs. Positive Psychology News Access here: https://positivepsychologynews.com/ This is written and curated by MAPP graduates and coaches, this site is a wealth of information on courses and resources. It’s regularly updated with book reviews, webinars, conference information, and is also a good place to find more background on PP through articles and a few nice frameworks. The Psychology of Wellbeing (A positive psychology blog by MAPP graduate and author Jeremy McCarthy) Access here: http://psychologyofwellbeing.com/ Jeremy McCarthy’s blog is actually an endearing mix of personal reflections on and news about positive psychology news. Here, the author applies positive psychology to wellbeing—holistic wellbeing, with a focus on spas and the hospitality industry. It includes transcripts from talks and relevant research on wellness. The Happiness Institute Blog Access here: http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com/blog/ Dr. Tim Sharp is an Adjunct Professor in Positive Psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. On the Happiness Institute Blog, he curates and writes articles on positive psychology topics like stress, self-care, happiness, and mental health. There are plenty of links to academic articles with more information. The How of Happiness (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky) Access here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/how-happiness Author Sonja Lyubomirski’s blog covers the science behind what is potentially the most popular positive psychology topic—happiness—from a scientific perspective. She is a Templeton Positive Psychology Prize winner and Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. The Good Life (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Christopher Peterson) Access here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-good-life Christopher Peterson is frequently cited as the author of A Primer in Positive Psychology and has been an editor at The Journal of Positive Psychology. His Good Life Blog is not frequently updated but is full of opinions and insights on topics like happiness, life satisfaction, and books that are worth reading. Deeper Learning/Research: Upenn Positive Psychology Center Access here: https://www.positivepsychology.org (also available at https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/) This is the University of Pennsylvania’s official Positive Psychology Center webpage. Dr. Martin Seligman, one of the founding fathers of Positive Psychology, is the director of this Center. On this site, you’ll find the latest of the University’s programs, an overview of UPenn’s research in various PP fields, and a wealth of resources such as questionnaires and further links to external bodies for therapists. VIA Institute on Character Access here: https://www.viacharacter.org/www/ This is the official site for the VIA Character Strengths Survey. The non-profit VIA Institute also provides a character strengths list and information about how to interpret the results of their assessment. There are resources for professional practitioners and quite a wealth of research findings, including survey data, full-text articles, fact sheets, and a blog that is updated weekly. The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues Access here: https://www.jubileecentre.ac.uk/ The University of Birmingham’s Jubilee Centre is involved in research projects aimed at understanding how character, values, and virtues contribute to human flourishing. At the link above, you’ll find more pages for learning about these projects, and multimedia resources for learning, as well as a nice blog on virtues. In the Library section, there is a further database of articles with numerous open access options. Science of Generosity Access here: https://generosityresearch.nd.edu/ This website from the University of Notre Dame has a Research Resources section which includes links to survey data and even the related questionnaire items that have been used in studies on generosity. Users who are hoping not to dig into hard data will also find reports, literature, and working papers in the same section. The Science of Generosity site also includes background on the Science of Generosity initiative and an overview of its current projects. Compassion: Stanford Medicine Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education Access here: https://ccare.stanford.edu/ Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) is committed to researching how ‘positive qualities of the human mind‘ benefit society and individuals. These include techniques and approaches for fostering compassion and its promotion in schools and institutions. On this page, CCARE features some of its own research, a database of other curated academic articles, and resources such as articles and overviews from past events. CompassionLab Access here: https://www.compassionlab.com/ CompassionLab is run by organizational researchers, with a goal of encouraging the use of compassion in professional contexts such as leadership and employee engagement. This site includes presentations, journal articles, book chapters, and links to other theory- and practice-related sites on Positive Organizations. Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Access here:http://ei.yale.edu The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence is a well-known source of academic information, research, and tools. It is behind the development of the RULER approach, a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework with potential and demonstrated applications in professional development and education. The Center site thus provides background information on EI for educators, coaches, and therapists alike—here, you can access research on the Center’s science-based RULER approach. It also offers ample RULER documentation and emotional intelligence case studies. Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations Access here:http://www.eiconsortium.org The EI Consortium seeks to progress research into, and practical applications of, emotional intelligence. This website contains a good collection of the publications and news about EI in business settings and leadership, as well as information on dissertations, book chapters, and emotional intelligence questionnaires. It’s a comprehensive source for anyone looking to research EI closely.  Gratitude: Emmons Lab Access here:https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/ Here is Dr. Emmons’ own research website, which provides some background into his work on the Youth Gratitude Project (YGP) with Giacomo Bono and Jeffrey Foh. It includes a list of relevant positive psychology publications on gratitude and links back to other webpages related to the YGP.  Flourishing: Authentic Happiness Access here: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu Another UPenn resource that links the user to books, questionnaires, projects and initiatives, academic research, blog posts, and news on happiness as a positive psychology topic. It is full of useful resources for teachers, therapists, and researchers, including videos, study opportunities, and training. Institute for the Study of Human Flourishing Access here: https://www.ou.edu/flourish This University of Oklahoma Institute was created to advance the study of human flourishing, further the scientific study of virtue, and engage with the community to promote flourishing. Here, you can easily find online and downloadable resources, including courses and relevant links for parents.  Global Happiness: International Research Associates for Happy Societies Access here: http://www.happysociety.org/ International Research Associates for Happy Societies is a non-profit, independent organization; IRAH started in 1995 as a network for individuals and organizations interested in happiness and promoting well-being in society. The site itself is in English, though it also includes links to publications in Thai and English. Here, you’ll find news on IRAH’s past activities and links to related sites. It is very much related to happiness in society and features some background on IRAH projects in developing communities. International Society for Quality of Life Studies Access here:http://www.isqols.org/ Founded in 1995, the ISQOLS goal is to advance research into happiness, well-being, and quality of life. ISQOLS hosts an annual conference on Quality of Life and publishes an official journal on the same, Applied Research in Quality of Life. Their official page includes a range of videos, webinars, access to their bibliographic database, and information about events. Happiness Economics and Interpersonal Relations Access here: http://www.heirs.it/ HEIR combines economic and positive psychology in its research, which focuses on understanding how individual relationships relate to societal happiness and subjective well-being. The team applies economic theory to the positive psychology topics of SWB and interpersonal relationships, and hosts workshops however, the site itself is not designed to be a source of literature or tools. Harvard University Center for Health and Happiness Access here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/ The Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard shares recent publications on topics like positive interventions, well-being, optimism, and health. The official site features links for students and researchers and also provides happiness resources and tools for use in a variety of different contexts. At this site, you can also find out more on the Center’s Seminar Series page, or watch seminar recordings from past events. OECD Better Life Index Access here: http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/ In 2013, the OECD released its Guidelines on Measuring Subjective Well-being, to encourage a more holistic approach to studying SWB. These subjective indicators include constructs such as Life Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance, and the OECD considers them alongside objective measures of well-being on a national scale. This link will take you to the global country data that exists to date. According to the OECD, these statistics are being updated as different countries create more assessments of subjective well-being.  Mindfulness: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center Access here: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ MARC carries out education and research to encourage mindful awareness for well-being. The Center provides workshops, tools, and classes for the public and publishes studies on its site. These cover mindfulness topics such as MBSR, mindful awareness practices in education and the elderly, and also provide a little background on upcoming publications.  Education: International Positive Education Network Access here: https://ipen-festival.com/what IPEN has an extensive online learning library of resources for schools and educators. You’ll find articles, activities, handouts, worksheets, lesson plans, case studies, and downloadables such as posters for use in class. The link above takes you to a sister site which will lead you to the main site (currently under maintenance). On the site, you’ll see a map of where the IPEN community is distributed across the world and there is also considerable background materials about Positive Education. Positive Education Schools Association Access here: https://www.pesa.edu.au/ PESA is an Australian peak body dedicated to encouraging evidence-based approaches to well-being. The PESA site is a source of information on events, with a calendar of summits and conferences. Practitioners and educators can find out more about PESA’s state chapters to access support and resources for teachers and schools. The Positive Psychology Project: Character Strengths Access here: https://posproject.org/character-strengths/ This is an official page for research and resources on the 24 Positive Psychology Strengths identified by Drs Chris Peterson and Martin Seligman. The mission of the Positive Psychology Project is to train and equip educators and schools for helping children become their best selves through their strengths. The Resources section, therefore, includes playbooks, videos, character strengths, PPTs, and lesson plans for users to download. Character Lab Access here: https://characterlab.org/ A non-profit organization centered on Positive Education, Character Lab was set up by Angela Duckworth, UPenn’s Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and two educators, Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph. Character Lab provides strategy playbooks for schools and educators, including the Kindness Playbook, Social Intelligence Playbook, and Gratitude Playbook. These also offer downloadable worksheets and links to further supporting research. Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory Access here: http://peplab.web.unc.edu/research/ The University of North Carolina’s PEP lab promotes and conducts research into how positive emotions impact on their health, social behavior, thinking, and physiology. Its research page provides a link to the Lab’s publications and outlines various positive psychology theories of emotion. These include frameworks, articles, and ‘read more’ material on hypotheses in the field. Workplace: Center for Positive Organizations Access here: https://www.bus.umich.edu/positive In 2010, the Ross School of Business-based Center was awarded the Joanne Martin Trailblazer award for its work in Positive Organizational research. Here you’ll find Positive Organizational studies and scholarship on the topic, along with teaching resources, research, and tools for professionals. There are also links to talks in the Center’s Speaker Series and events listed, including conferences and Positive Research incubators. APA Center for Organizational Excellence Access here: http://www.apaexcellence.org/ Psychologically healthy workplaces are the goal of this APA Center. Here, employees, leaders, and psychologists will find tips for putting Positive Organizational theory into practice. As well as articles and tools for employers, there are also events and awards for companies. Resilience: The Resilience Research Centre Access here: http://www.resilienceresearch.org/ This is Dalhousie University’s Center for Research, the research featured on this site approaches resilience as a contextually- and culturally-embedded concept. Resources available on this site include tools, methods videos, publications, and approaches. The Resilience Research Centre (RRC) also offers case studies, workshops, and evaluations—the latter being initiatives that integrate some RRC measures in action. Master Resilience Training Skills Access here: https://www.usar.army.mil/MRT/ This page gives an official overview of the US Army’s Master Resilience Training (MRT) skills and competencies. This gives some background and detail on the approaches used in MRT to develop resilience in soldiers and their families, such as Energy Management, Problem Solving, and Real-Time Resilience. Harvard University Resilience Consortium Access here: https://resilienceconsortium.bsc.harvard.edu/ This Harvard University site presents a huge array of resources on research for students, educators, and individuals. You can browse resources by type or topic to find assessments, frameworks, interventions, handouts, and research on resilience. Or, you can watch videos, read the blog, listen to podcasts, or learn about the events that the Consortium supports.   Positive Psychology Research: Articles and Journals If you are looking for a list of peer-reviewed academic journals and special issues on the topic, hopefully, the following will be of help: The Journal of Positive Psychology: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/17439760.asp Journal of Happiness Studies: https://link.springer.com/journal/10902 Emotion: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/emo/ Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing: https://www.journalppw.com/php/JPPW International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology: https://www.springer.com/psychology/journal/41042 Journal of Wellbeing Assessment: https://www.springer.com/social+sciences/wellbeing+&+quality-of-life/journal/41543 Journal of Applied Positive Psychology: https://www.org/ Applied Research in Quality of Life: https://link.springer.com/journal/11482 The British Psychological Society (2003 Special Issue): https://thepsychologist.bps.uk/volume-16/edition-3/positive-psychology-special-issue American Psychologist (2002 Special Issue): https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/special/4015501   Find out more about Jennifer: Website: https://www.jennifer-moss.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenLeighMoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jleighmoss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenleighmoss/

Welcome to episode 29.  Over the last week, our world seems to have changed dramatically!  Coronavirus has been declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organisation and people don’t know which advice to follow and how best to protect themselves and their loved ones.  I am not qualified to give any advice on this, so I won’t.  But I want to help you navigate these challenging times for yourself and for the children you work with, with the help of Positive Psychology. Children are often acutely aware of the world around them.  Already the world has been feeling pretty uncertain for quite some time, but Coronavirus has added an additional layer and a certain level of urgency and panic for many people - this will include children you work with. So…what can you do to support their mental health at this time? Now is an ideal time to encourage them to talk about their emotions in a safe space, to express the complexity and depth of what they’re feeling and help them unpack those emotions. For the youngest children, you may wish to have wall charts with various emojis and encourage them to place their names under the emoji that best reflects how they feel, and to move this around as each day and week progresses, to reflect their changing emotions throughout each day.  You can have conversations in circle time around these.  For older children and adolescents, you can have discussions about their emotions around the current crisis during tutor period, or when discussing related topics in History, Science, English Literature etc. Now is also a good time to focus on strengths.  You can encourage children to identify and discuss the strengths they need individually and that the country and the world needs at this time.  They may identify the need for bravery as we all face our fears around the current situation, or for creativity to find new ways of working, learning and interacting.  Curiosity may be a strength we all tap into as we learn more about the specific virus and about the spread of disease, historical pandemics and the way treatments are developed, for example. Honesty may also be a prominent strength to focus on as we need to self-isolate if we develop symptoms. They may discuss the need for the strength of leadership, and whether that only comes from country leaders, school leaders, business leaders etc, or from all of us.  And how about love, prudence, self-regulation? Of course, we mustn’t forget kindness! Kindness towards those who need to self-isolate and may need help to get food and medication supplies, kindness towards others in not hoarding scarce supplies in supermarkets, kindness towards those who are worried about vulnerable loved ones. You can find out more about the 24 VIA character strengths from the VIA Institute on Character. You can focus on strengths by specifically asking children to discuss or write about the strengths needed in the current situation, you can increase the way you use strengths vocabulary with children and adults in school, you can encourage strengths-spotting in others, or you can set children and colleagues strengths-challenges (use a particular strength in novel ways and see who comes up with the most unusual ways to use it).  The possibilities are almost endless! If you or any of your children display symptoms and need to follow the current advice to self-isolate for seven days, or if you need to close your school, this is an ideal opportunity to practise a couple of great positive psychology interventions: Write down three good things - or think of it as ‘what went well today?’ - each evening before bed for seven days. Identify one of your ‘signature strengths’ (you can do this on the VIA website for adults and children ages 10 or above…or you can discuss strengths and examples to help each pupil identify their key strengths ahead of any self-isolation or closure) and find seven new ways to use it in seven days. Both these activities were found in one ground-breaking study (1) to cause lasting increases - for six months - in happiness and a reduction in depression for the same amount of time. A more recent replication of the study (2) also found that these interventions can lead to lasting increases in happiness. I hope this episode helps you draw some positive inspiration from these challenging times we are living through.  Keeping ourselves mentally well in addition to looking after our physical health is more important than ever.  Look after yourself and, as always, I look forward to catching up with you next week.  Until we speak again, For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week!   References: Seligman, M. E. P. et al. (2005) ‘Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of intervention’, Positive Psychology, pp. 1–19. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.60.5.410. Mongrain, M. and Anselmo-Matthews, T. (2012) ‘Do Positive Psychology Exercises Work? A Replication of Seligman et al.’, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(4), pp. 382–389. doi: 10.1002/jclp.21839.   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5

Welcome to episode 22. If you’re a regular listener of the For Flourishing’s Sake podcast, you will know that I often relate episode content to recent events in my life.  Last week, I spent two days at University as part of my EdD (Doctorate in Education).  As each member of our group introduced herself to each new tutor we met, one of the questions that often came up was why we had decided to embark on an EdD.  There is of course a multitude of reasons why we each decided to begin this journey; I can think of at least three motivators for myself. But one reason that was common amongst a number of us was that we want to learn more, we want to find out answers to questions, we enjoy the process of on-going learning. Curiosity and Love of Learning are two of the VIA Institute on Character’s 24 character strengths.  Character strengths are so integral to positive psychology that I have mentioned them in a number of previous episodes (see episodes 1, 6 and 18).  The VIA Institute distinguishes between Curiosity and Love of Learning: “While curiosity is the motivating force that leads you to seek out new information, love of learning refers to the desire to hold on to and deepen that information. The curious person is motivated by the pursuit of knowledge; the person who loves learning is motivated by the expansion of their fund of knowledge.  Where curiosity is often associated with a great deal of energy and a drive to gather information, the lover of learning is often more contemplative.”  Which of these two strengths resonates more with you? What about some of your students?  Can you think of students who have a clear love of learning or a strong sense of curiosity? Both strengths are valuable and important in the context of flourishing, but today I’m focusing on curiosity.  It has strong links with happiness(1) and the VIA Institute highlights research findings making strong links between curiosity and satisfaction with life, as well as health and positive relationships. I am naturally very curious, though sometimes I fear that my curiosity may prompt me to ask socially unacceptable questions (or cause curious interruptions at an inappropriate point in a conversation, where they would simply interrupt the flow of another person’s narrative), so I often suppress my naturally curious instinct.  Ever since I began studying positive psychology, however, I have learnt to lean into my curiosity more.  It’s still a work in progress. So how can you lean into your curiosity and develop this strength further? Is there a task you don’t like doing?  Try finding three new aspects about that task that you weren’t previously aware of.  Or how about setting yourself the challenge of finding out something new about a colleague every day for seven days? Can you encourage your students to be more curious? Can you help them find sources of information to get the answers to random questions they ask?  Could you set them challenges to find out the most obscure facts about the subject matter you are currently teaching? Could you ask them to discover something new each day for a week on their usual route to school? I am curious to hear how you get on with this.  Let me know! And, as always, I look forward to catching up with you next week and, until we speak again, For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week!   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5   References (1) Toner, E., Haslam, N., Robinson, J. and Williams, P., 2012. Character strengths and wellbeing in adolescence: Structure and correlates of the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths for Children. Personality and Individual Differences, 52(5), pp.637-642.

Financial Services marketing veteran and native New Yorker, Tricia Gabberty, shares a big upward communication fail, all the details about her fun holiday party for her remote team, an unconventional look at gender issues in her industry and more. Tricia is a senior level marketer sharply focused on client experience and their customer's journey, driving best results for both. In 2018 a study released Tuesday by Zug, Switzerland-based serviced office provider IWG found that 70 percent of professionals work remotely at least one day a week. Not seeing people on a daily basis presents unique communication challenges. Listen to learn ... - An important block to clear upward communication - Best communication practices for high-performing distributed teams - Why trying to be someone you're not hurts your career - When your people know you care they are able to accept your direct feedback - Take your own character strengths assessment with the VIA Institute here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Welcome to episode 18.  This is going to be another shorter than usual episode as I am taking a rest from work and study over the festive season and preparing for a New Year’s Eve party with friends.  I hope you have taken a well-earned break this Christmas holiday, too! So often, at this time of year, we turn our attention to New Year’s Resolutions, frequently setting ourselves up to fail before the first month of the year has even concluded.  Don’t get me wrong - setting goals can be very useful and there are a number of great ways to do that, but why put yourself under the additional pressure of doing this for the start of a new year?  You can set yourself goals whenever you want. This year, instead, I am inviting you to reflect.  Firstly, reflect on the good parts of 2019.  We all face challenges and frustrations over time, and often we tend to focus on and remember the negatives far more easily than the positives, so take a few minutes to properly reflect on everything that has gone well for you this year.  Things you have achieved, challenges you have overcome, joyful events that have happened to you and the people you love.  Write them down. Take a moment to savour those positive memories. Savouring is a powerful positive psychology tool to help improve our wellbeing! Then, for each of your achievements and for each challenge you have overcome, reflect on what strengths you used to help you.  For example, I finished writing my book - For Flourishing’s Sake, which will be out in June 2020 (I may have mentioned this once or twice!) - while also completing my Master's in Applied Positive Psychology.  To do that, I used my strengths of perseverance, courage, love of learning, creativity and a hefty dose of humour! Make a note of the strengths that helped you in 2019.  Over the course of 2020, I will invite you to explore and work with them some more. If any of your positive memories from 2019 include something someone else did for you, now is an ideal opportunity to practise your strength of gratitude and thank them. For more information on character strengths, you can visit the VIA Institute at www.viacharacter.org. Doing this simple reflective activity should help you see 2019 out and 2020 in with a sense of gratitude and accomplishment, feeling positive about the year you are leaving behind and the strengths you possess that will help you tackle whatever 2020 throws at you.  Let me know how this goes for you. All that’s left for me to say is, whatever you do, if anything, to celebrate the beginning of a new year, I hope you have a wonderful time.  And, as always, until we speak again, For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week.  Happy New Year - I’ll be back on Monday 6th January!   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5

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Hello! I’m so excited this day has finally come, after months of planning and looking forward to the launch of the “For Flourishing’s Sake” podcast, finally, it’s here! It seems apt that, as I launch this brand new podcast filled with hope that you will find it helpful and that it will live up to the excitement so many expressed in anticipation of its launch, I should focus this episode on hope and excitement.  If you are in the UK and this is the start of a new academic year for you, you may also be feeling a mixture of hope and excitement - I know I’ve seen much of this mix expressed on Twitter, particularly by newly-qualified teachers about to embark on their first teaching year after qualifying! I remember feeling the same way when I was a teacher! Your students are likely to feel a similar mix - they may welcome the return to school with the excitement about seeing their friends again, or as a relief from boredom during the long summer break, or even as a return to a safe haven if their home circumstances are challenging.  They may be hopeful that they’ll have great teachers, that they will get on with their classmates, that they will get good grades.  One of the key elements to flourishing is an awareness of and the ability to work on our character strengths.  There are different schools of thought on the nature of character strengths, from the philosophical basis used by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, to the psychology-based research by the VIA Institute on Character. According to the VIA Institute, the strength of hope is linked to our expectations about positive future events and outcomes.  It is closely linked to optimism and implies that we are in control; that we can take action towards achieving our goals and desires.  Psychologists talk about “explanatory style” in relation to optimism. If your explanatory style is optimistic, you tend to see events as specific to any given situation, susceptible to change, and external, whereas a person with a pessimistic explanatory style tends to perceive events as spanning across different situations, unchangeable and internal.  To put this simply, take a student that does badly in a test or exam.  If their explanatory style is optimistic, they’ll see this as a one-off event, they may even put it down to a particularly difficult paper rather than blaming themselves for not doing enough revision, and they’ll focus on being able to do better next time.  Whilst of course an overly optimistic explanatory style is not always helpful - it can lead to difficulties in taking responsibility, for example - having a certain tendency towards an optimistic explanatory style tends to mean you find it easier to be hopeful.  Take a moment to reflect on your natural explanatory style.  Are you more optimistic or pessimistic? Whichever way you lean naturally, you can still work on and make the most of your strength of hope.  If you are naturally pessimistic, you may just need to work a little harder at it. The VIA Institute don’t have a character strength called ‘Excitement’, but they do have one called ‘Zest’! Zest is characterised by a tendency to approach things with lots of energy and, yes, excitement; of having a sense of adventure about life.  According to the VIA, zest is a strength closely linked to physical and mental wellbeing, and to overall levels of happiness, so it’s well worth cultivating. Today, therefore, I invite you to tune in to your sense of hope and excitement as you begin your week and possibly your new academic year.  I know, because I’ve been there, that these are not always the most prominent emotions and thoughts you experience as a teacher when starting a new academic year or even just a new week, but while all emotions are valid and I am not asking you to ignore any emotions that make you feel less great about the days ahead, I am simply giving you a nudge to spend a bit more time focusing on those positive, feel-good emotions and character strengths: Hope and Excitement.  As you set off for work this morning, what are your hopes for today? What are you looking forward to and feeling excited about? Check in with your thoughts throughout the day and the week to actively remind yourself to focus on what has you all fired up and looking forward to the days ahead, and what positive outcomes and events you are hoping for. As you greet your students each day this week, why not ask them what they’re excited about and what their hopes are for the day, the week, the year even? Try it, and see what positive impact this deliberate focus brings… and let me know how you get on! And…For Flourishing’s Sake, have a great week!   Everyday Hero - 60 second version (Corporate, motivational, you tube, podcast) Music by Pond5

Dr. Jillian Darwish currently serves as President and CEO of Mayerson Academy, a non-profit dedicated to transforming individuals, teams, and organizational performance. Under her leadership, the Academy has become the exclusive education partner to the VIA Institute, working with schools, universities, organizations, and communities to utilize the science of character strengths to transform cultures. The Academy’s work has been featured in EdWeek, Live Happy, and US News and World Report and Dr. Darwish has been invited to share the Academy’s work around the globe, including presentations in China, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, and Hong Kong. In today’s episode, Dr. Jillian Darwish shares the surprising findings of a recent study with 1,000 American workers about if, how, and why people are using their strengths each day at work and the practical steps many workplaces may be missing. Connect with Jillian Darwish:  https://www.mayersonacademy.org/ You’ll Learn: [01:45] - Jillian shares what a recent study of 1,000 people representative of the American workforce has discovered about if, when, and why people use their strengths – the things they good at and enjoy doing – at work each day. [05:41] - Jillian explains why workers may feel that their workplaces are less committed to developing their strengths. [09:57] - Jillian outlines why having psychological safety in our teams, leaders who are able to have meaningful strengths conversations, and organizations who are committed to building our strengths is so important. [11:40] - Jillian offers some tips for helping more leaders have the willingness and confidence to have meaningful strengths conversations with their workers. [13:38] - Jillian shares the three important steps workplaces can use to help their people use their strengths each day at work. [15:55] - Jillian offers an important caution for workplaces trying to activate people’s strengths. [22:41] - Jillian completes the Lightning Round. Your Resources: MPPW Podcast on Facebook The Strengths Lab 2019 Workplace Survey 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. Please leave an honest review of 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 don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you Jillian!

Today it’s an honor to have Ryan Niemiec and Robert McGrath on the podcast. Ryan is an author or co-author of nine books, an award-winning psychologist, international keynoter, and education director of the VIA Institute on Character. Robert is Professor of Psychology at Farleigh Dickinson University, senior scientist at the VIA Institute, and has published extensively on the topic of character and virtue. Together, they are author of the new book, The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality. Find our your character strengths at viacharacter.org. In this episode, we discuss the following: What is a positive personality? The measurement of character strengths Why are so many people interested in learning about their character strengths? How self-knowledge can impact people positively in their lives The difference between virtue and character The three main sources of a good character Is it possible to have a perfect character? Does the perfectly virtuous person exist? Is enlightenment actually possible? The developmental trajectory of character strengths Is the development of character strengths for everybody, including those experiencing adversity?

This was a delightful and interesting conversation with Dr. Robert McGrath, psychologist and author. Among other topics, we discuss:* What are the six virtues that religious and moral traditions across the planet have in common?* What have Dr. McGrath's studies of over one million people determined to be the “essential three” virtues?* What does it really take to be a good person?* What are the roles of courage, curiosity and humor?* What can Ben Franklin teach us about virtues?* Can we have too much of a virtue?* What happens if you are great at one virtue but lousy at another, are you still virtuous? * Are virtues or moral sentiments seen in animals?Guest Robert McGrath, PhD, is a world expert on the topic of character strength and virtue, and the co-author of The Power of Character Strengths (with Ryan Niemiec), which is coming February 2019. Dr. McGrath is also the Director of the School of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, the recipient of the New Jersey Psychological Association Psychologist of the Year Award, the Senior Scientist at the VIA Institute on Character and the Director of Integrated Care for the Underserved of Northeastern New Jersey. He will gladly answer any questions about his work on virtue and character strengths at mcgrath@fdu.edu.

Robert McGrath is Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He is also a Senior Scientist at the VIA Institute on Character, program evaluator for Thriving Learning Community, a character development program implemented in fifty middle schools around the United States, and Director of Integrated Care for the Underserved of Northeast New Jersey.   In this conversation, you will hear Robert talk about the exciting work he is doing with various assessments at the VIA Institute.  He shares the latest tools and insights to assess and understand character strengths and explains how these can help you to bring out the best in yourself and others at work.   Connect with Robert McGrath: Website:  http://fdu-psych.com/mcgrath You’ll Learn: [01:53] -Bob explains how you can use your character strengths at work. [04:53] - Bob shares how understand the rankings of their character strengths in the VIA survey and what this means practically for developing our strengths. [9:01] - Bob talks about the recent research on the overuse and underuse of our strengths and how this impacts our ability to flourish at work. [10:44] - Bob shares how character strengths are being used to assist in clinical diagnosis. [13:20] - Bob talks about the new Global Assessment of Character Strengths and how this can help people to identify the strengths they find essential to their identity. [18:00] - Bob shares the new Signature Strengths Survey and talks about how this can be used to gather 360 degree feedback. [19:40] - Bob has been working on re-examining the character strengths virtue groupings and why new studies suggest there are three, rather than six virtues. [24:16] - The Lightning Round with Robert McGrath Your Resources: Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized, and Happy at Work - Michelle McQuaid and Erin Law The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity - Esther Perel ViaCharacter.com Free Global Strengths Challenge 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.   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 don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!

Dr. Ryan Niemiec is a leading figure in the education, research, and practice of character strengths that are found in all human beings. He is Education Director of the VIA Institute on Character, a global, nonprofit organization.  He is an award-winning psychologist and adjunct professor at Xavier University, an annual instructor at The University of Pennsylvania.  He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader on positive psychology topics around the world. His latest book is Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners. In this conversation, you will hear Ryan talk about how your character strengths are the fuel that makes our other strengths rise. Ryan talks about ways to identify and develop your strengths at work each day and the behavioral traps that can bring your strengths unstuck. Connect with Ryan: Websites:  http://www.ryanniemiec.com and http://viacharacter.org You’ll Learn: [02:12] - Ryan starts the conversation by explaining what a strength is. [03:36] - Over 5 million people have measured their strengths by using the wonderful VIA Character Survey. [04:24] - Ryan talks about The Power Zone of Strengths. [07:35] - Ryan explains what he has found around subsets of our character strengths.   [10:39] - Ryan discusses the idea of taking middle strengths and moving them up.   [14:38] - Ryan selects three of his favorite strengths and interventions from his latest book.  He talks about subtract signature strength, appreciation, and alignment. [21:00] - In his book, Ryan shares behavioral traps around developing our strengths.  He shares some words of caution. He talks about trying to immediately apply a concept and the need to be flexible in this work. [23:35] - The Lightning Round with Ryan Niemiec. Your Resources: Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners - Ryan Niemiec The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It - Kelly McGonigal 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.   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 don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care! Thanks for joining us today Ryan!

This Episode’s Focus on Strengths < Today’s episode features Michelle McQuaid, the author of “Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized, and Happy at Work.” During this engaging interview, Lisa Cummings chats with Michelle about her personal experience using her unique Strengths. Michelle shares practical examples about how she made huge changes not only at work, but also throughout every aspect of her life. Today, Michelle is flourishing and providing guidance to others via her books, coaching, training, and through her annual Strengths Challenge.  In 2016, the strengths challenge is September 6 – 12, and we hope you'll join the next one! If you are interested in adding new tools to your Strengths toolbox, then this is the episode for you! Listen for several tips and tools to improve your work and home life, and perhaps learn a Dr. Seuss rhyme along the way.   Michelle and Lisa’s Strengths Michelle’s VIA Character Strengths: Creativity, Hope, Love, Love of Learning, Perseverance Lisa’s VIA Character Strengths: Creativity, Humor, Curiosity, Hope, and Zest Michelle’s StrengthsFinder Talents: Strategic, Learner, Maximizer, Achiever, Activator Lisa’s StrengthsFinder Talents: Strategic, Maximizer, Positivity, Individualization, Woo   What You’ll Learn In This Episode Michelle was in an executive role. She had achieved her career goals, and everything looked great on paper. However, she had a nagging, unhappy feeling about work, and she found herself dragging her feet into work each day. One day, she was watching a popular tv show, and saw a segment on “positive psychology.” This segment would forever change her life. Michelle found one of Martin Seligman’s books. He’s the guru in the field of positive psychology. As she read (and later studied directly with Seligman), she realized that our goal should be to bring out the best in ourselves and others more consistently. The more we use our strengths in our jobs, the more engaging, energizing, and fulfilling our lives can be. Michelle started with the free VIA Survey, and found that her #1 trait was Curiosity. That led to her Ah Ha moment – the reason she was unhappy was because she wasn’t learning anything at work any more. In an effort to fulfill he need to learn new things, she implemented this plan: Read one new thing about positive psychology each day for 10 minutes. Michelle found that this exercise had a positive ripple effect throughout the rest of her day. It shifted how she felt at work. Each Friday, she emailed her boss 3 things she had learned through her reading that week. Later, she found out that he had been forwarding her emails to other people. At her 9 month review, he noted that the company hadn’t been using her strengths as effectively as they could be, and asked if she’d like to teach these ideas to others. This gave her a chance to put her strengths to work every day. The moments that people were able to actually see her strengths led to new career opportunities. In essence, Michelle ended up crafting her new career path. VIA is a a system that “diagnoses" the best in people. It’s a list of 24 character strengths that are consistent across cultures and history. The goal is to focus on the top 5 character strengths that light you up the most. Because we are affected by situations around us, Michelle recommends taking the survey every year. If there is a character strength you want to move up the list, there are methods to follow (but Michelle notes that it should only be because it’s something you value, not because society desires it). Here are 4 steps: Determine which strength you want to build Harness the natural part in your brain to create new habits (good or bad). Make sure you have some cue to work on that strength each day. For example, putting a book on your keyboard for the next day, or listen to a recording about this strength each day on your way to work. Try and use that strength when you are in a state of flow (when you can focus) Reward yourself each time you work on this new habit; it needs to be something you really want. For example, have a cup of coffee after your 10 minutes are up. Check out the resources below, because Michelle offers a free e-book on her website to help you be in your zone of greatness. It’s an excellent aide to improving yourself and creating new habits. Tool: Appreciative inquiry It’s a strengths-based approach to change, where you build on things that are working well. There is a positive effect on the company and the team. Spend 80% of your time on your strengths, and 20% on our weaknesses. You want commitment not compliance. Be realistic about how to get the best return on investment.   Resources of the Episode Here are ways to reach Michelle: Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized, and Happy at Work by Michelle McQuaid and Erin Lawn What Good is Positive Business? By Robert Dauman and Michelle McQuaid Books of Interest by Martin E.P. Seligman: Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification (by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman) Michelle's Article with Shane Lopez. Take the free Character Survey from VIA Institute on Character. Michelle’s eBook resource: Can You Do More of What You Do Best? Learn more and register for the Annual Strengths Challenge, which is September 6 – 12, 2016.   Subscribe To subscribe and review, here are your links for listening in iTunes and Stitcher Radio. You can also stream any episode right from the website. Subscribing is a great way to never miss an episode. Let the app notify you each week when the latest episode gets published.   StrengthsFinder Mini-Course For Managers If you’re a people-manager and you want to sharpen your strengths based support, come join our monthly mini-course. We don’t charge for this because we want to help you keep the StrengthsFinder momentum going. Teams who receive strengths feedback have 8.9% greater profitability. Yowza! Sounds like a great reason to join. Source:  Asplund, J., & Blacksmith, N. “Strengthening Your Company’s Performance.” Gallup Business Journal.   Go Live Your Talents Remember, using your strengths every day at work makes you a stronger performer. If you’re always focused on fixing your team’s weaknesses, you’re choosing the path of most resistance. Go claim your talents and share them with the world!  

This episode refers to the benefits that I have received from using the Via Character Strengths test, and my belief that it is helpful for leaders to know how to use both their signature strengths and their middle and lesser strengths. The Via Institute on Character can be found at http://www.viacharacter.org/www/ The Character Strengths Test can be found at https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register The Via Me! report that I mention in the podcast can be found at http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Resources-Courses-Reports/The-VIA-Me-Report I really encourage you to at least do the free test and get the short form report. 

Ryan Niemiec will be our guest in this episode of the Positive Psychology Podcast. He is a psychologist, coach and author who works on advancing the science and practice of strengths at the VIA Institute. We will talk about what strengths are, what to do once you know your strengths and how watching movies can help you get to know your strengths better. For more episodes check out http://strengthsphoenix.com/listen