Dr. Eric Zillmer
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Director, The Happiness Lab | Prof of Neuropsych at @DrexelUniv | Athletic Director Emeritus at @DrexelDragons | #GoDragons | Teaches Sport Psych & Happiness
Philadelphia, PA
Joined September 2017
The Happiness Lab 😀 In a recent assignment for Psych 101, Drexel students were asked to share their happiest places in Philadelphia. The responses have generated a buzz around town!.Thank you Mike, Alex, and Pat for inviting us to FOX29's morning show!.
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In a recent assignment for Psychology 101, Drexel students were asked to share their happiest places in Philadelphia. The responses have generated a buzz around town!
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Where Does Happiness Live in the Brain? . Surprisingly, there is no localized happiness center in the brain; there are many different versions of happiness. Read my comments in Brainwise, a digital magazine providing original content about our brains. 🙂
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There is not just one happiness center in the brain—but scientists are still learning how happiness works.
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Excited to join the U.S. Squash Board of Directors. Squash has a rich history and an exciting future. Thrilled to help grow the sport and maximize the opportunities that the inclusion of squash in the LA 28 Olympics will bring. 🏅🙂🇺🇸.
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Are you Happy? Philly psychology students mapped out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel the happiest. The Happiness Lab 😀 @ Drexel University curated 28 Philly happy places 2 create a PHL Happiness Map! . via @ConversationUS.
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Public squares, secret gardens and offbeat cafes can offer respite and a sense of community connection, which contribute to happiness.
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Excited to present on Tactical Creativity & Sports 🏅, with Phila Union Sporting Dir Ernst Tanner ⚽️, at the 2025 Philadelphia Coaches Conference on May 13th at 10 am at Temple U. Link to the conference website: #PhillyCoaches2025
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Athletic Business interviews Sport Psychologist and Athletic Director Emeritus Dr. Eric Zillmer of Drexel University on leadership and performance.
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I'm the director of the Happiness Lab, here are my expert tips on how to be happy 😀.
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Thursday was International Day of Happiness. Clodagh Finn meets neuropsychologist, musician, and stroke survivor professor Eric Zillmer whose life work is dedicated to the art of happiness
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Read my comments on using humor in high-intensity work settings where teams must work together while the clock ticks. 😀🙏.
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Serving Drexel University's network of 160,000 alumni
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When the stakes are at their highest, what can psychology reveal about who is mentally prepared to win the Super Bowl? . Read: I’m a sports psychologist and diehard Eagles fan - here’s the behavioral science behind a Super Bowl LIX win via @ConversationUS.
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Elite athletes are known to be tough-minded. Research reveals openness is also a key personality trait, one that allows them to execute creative, unscripted plays.
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Have you ever wondered why the word “happy” is in “Happy New Year?” The new year means a fresh start and an excellent opportunity to examine what matters in life. So why not discuss what lifestyle changes you could adopt to be happier in the new year? 😀.
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Advice, inspiration and ideas for having a happy 2025.
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TV documentary "The Fairy Tale of the Vorarlberg emigrant family Drexel" Mon, Jan 6 @ 6:25 pm, Austrian TV ORF 2, also on video-on-demand ORF ON. Francis Drexel immigrated from Dornbirn, Austria, to Philadelphia. His son Anthony founded Drexel University .
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Am Montag, 6. Jänner 2025, können Sie um 18.25 Uhr in ORF 2 eine TV-Dokumentation des ORF Vorarlberg sehen: „Das Märchen der Vorarlberger Auswandererfamilie Drexel“.
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Read my comments on . Why do some drivers flee after a crash? The psychology behind hit-and-runs, in the Herald-Tribune. via @heraldtribune.
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Even those who never thought they’d leave after a crash struggle with rational decision making.
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Publication! (October 2024, Oxford University Press). Read my chapter: A Stroke Survivor’s Story in …. Injured Brains of Medical Minds II #Amazon via @Amazon New.
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There are three aims of Injured Brains of Medical Minds II - Firstly, to provide perceptive accounts of symptoms and the natural history of brain disorders by people specially trained in the art of...
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Regret is a negative emotion that often hangs around longer than it should. Not surprisingly, one must deal with it head-on. Read my comments on regret in Newsweek! 📰❤️🩹🙂. Older Americans share their biggest life regrets
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A poll shows relationships loom large on the list of what-ifs for baby boomers.
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I am so excited to serve as moderator of this fantastic panel. Sports is part of what makes Philadelphia Philly! And, Philadelphia has become an international sports destination city. As a city, we are winning! Join me on Oct 29 for Philadelphia’s Sports Economy panel! ⚡️🏅.
Phila’s sports scene is on fire! With 9 pro teams, nearly 90 colleges, and hosting the 2026 MLB All-Star Game & FIFA World Cup, our city's sports economy is booming. But how does it impact our economic growth, jobs, and quality of life? Join us
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How cool to have DU Rowing Alum and '24 Paris Olympic Gold Medal Winner in my Sport Psych class. Justin shared important mental ingredients in winning, including a solid plan, discipline, organization, priorities, and asking more of yourself. Very proud of Justin. 🏅🏅👏👏
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What mental skills are required to be an Olympic Champion? Read my comments in TrillMag on the sports psychology of the 2024 Paris Olympics! 🏅. Take Home the Gold With These Brain-Boosting Strategies -
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Sports psychologists explain the ins and outs of common brain-boosting strategies used by athletes, especially at the Olympic level.
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WOW! Congrats to Justin Best, an Olympic Gold-Medal Winning Dragon!!! . Philly-area rowers Nick Mead and Justin Best struck gold and made history at the Paris Olympics via @phillyinquirer.
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Mead, Best, and their boatmates edged New Zealand’s four by less than nine-tenths of a second despite a late and hellacious charge by the Kiwis.
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Drexel Golf alum Angelo Giantsopoulos qualified for PGA Rocket Mortgage Classic in playoff. So proud of Angelo, who is a class act as is his family. I really enjoyed my time with them at Drexel. Best of luck today! 👍 🫰
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Angelo Giantsopoulos Monday qualifies for his first PGA TOUR event, making it through a 5-for-4 playoff for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Giantsopoulos disc
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What happened to Philadelphia's Pro Tennis events? Check out my comments on The Museum of Sports Show. 🎾🎾🎾.
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