Happiness is more than just the absence of unhappiness. @martin_seligman, founder of #positivepsychology says, if you "take out all the unhappiness, you aren't left with a happy person, you're left with an empty person." Watch the whole interview at

Want to be happier? Surprising research shows that SMART goals are less effective in achieving happiness than more conceptual, vague ones (Rodas et al, 2018). What are your happiness goals? #happinessgoals #happinessresearch #achievinghappiness #goalsetting #happinessmindset

Are you optimizing your life? Looking for success at work, better relationships, or more fulfillment and happiness? Let the power of positive psychology help you! Check out our expert interviews, courses, and videos to get you started. #OptimizedLife #PositivePsychology

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Author of Think Like a Monk, @jayshetty says, "forgiveness begins with the self...and when we go through that process that allows us to have compassion." Watch the whole interview under the Positive Conversations tab at https://t.co/BOIYKFzI7e #JayShetty #ThinkLikeAMonk

We want to hear from you! What are you grateful for? Science tells us that simply thinking about something we are grateful for makes us happier and more optimistic. Try it! It might just change your day. #Gratitude #Mindfulness #PositiveVibes #PositiveThinking

Freedom is like a sparkler; when you find your voice and power, you light the way for others to find their own. Positivity is contagious, and it starts with you. Happy Independence Day. #Freedom #Sparkler #IndependenceDay #Happy4th #FindYourVoice

Creativity, by design requires we push ourselves, thus moving us to the error zone. Mistakes are great! Make those mistakes and fail forward. #failforward #creativelife #becurious #getgoing

What can positive psychology do in your life? 🌻 Build motivation 🌻Increase optimism 🌻Build resilience 🌻Improve your relationships Learn more at https://t.co/BOIYKFzI7e #Optimism #SelfImprovement #Wellbeing #LifeEnrichment

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When we can’t connect the dots from our daily tasks to how it matters, we can find ourselves adrift. Here’s a hint: meaning in life comes from participating in something larger than just ourselves.

Some endings are painful. The loss of some jobs, hopes, dreams, and relationships can hurt a great deal. But, on the other side of that hurt can be opportunity, help, and beauty. If you keep walking you will find it. #positivepsychology #laotze #keepgoing

When we fall down, we can pick ourselves up, Dust yourself off and ask, “What can I learn from this?”#learnasyougo #failforward #motivationalquote #motivationalquotes

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We’re all on our own unique and beautiful paths. Rather than comparing ourselves to others, let’s learn from others and focus on taking the next step on our own paths.

“May you live every day of your life.” - Jonathan Swift #motivational

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