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Director, The Happiness Lab | Prof of Neuropsych at @DrexelUniv | Athletic Director Emeritus at @DrexelDragons | #GoDragons | Teaches Sport Psych & Happiness

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Dr. Eric Zillmer
7 days
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
13 days
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
23 days
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
29 days
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
2 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
4 months
Athletic Business interviews Sport Psychologist and Athletic Director Emeritus Dr. Eric Zillmer of Drexel University on leadership and performance.
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Dr. Eric Zillmer
5 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
6 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
7 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
7 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
7 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
7 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
9 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
9 months
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! ⚡️🏅.
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9 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
10 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
11 months
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
1 year
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
1 year
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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Dr. Eric Zillmer
1 year
What happened to Philadelphia's Pro Tennis events? Check out my comments on The Museum of Sports Show. 🎾🎾🎾.
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