It’s great to be passionate about our pursuits, whether work, sport, or other hobbies and interests. Well – this might often be the case, but not always. It depends on… Read more »
Tag: Positive Psychology
Optimism Needed for Mental Health
Mental health ought to be a significant issue in every federal election. Recent statistical findings highlight this need. Firstly, suicide is now the leading cause of premature death in Australia,… Read more »
Surge of Confidence Can Lift Our City
This article relates to the implementation of the positive education program at Geelong Grammar School and the positive flow-on effect that it has for the wider community of Geelong.
Honouring Chris Peterson
Honouring Chris Peterson – a man who inspired the best in us The mediocre teacher tells the good teacher explains the superior teacher demonstrates the great teacher inspires – William… Read more »
Positive Being
Positive Being is based on a simple credo: “Be and Let Be”. It has just two structures: “Just Be” and “Be Just”. It’s philosophical basis is that we have but… Read more »
Enhancing Marital Relationships
The question might be asked, “Why marry?”. As Kierkegaard said about marriage, “If you do it you’ll regret it, if you don’t do it you’ll regret it.” But the British Office… Read more »
What is a Mid-Life Crisis and What is so Good About it?
All of us will face periods of transition in our lives which involve particular challenges. Some psychological adjustments relate not so much to external events, but to more internal challenges,… Read more »
Turning a Bigger Problem into a Lesser One
Many people find it very difficult to make a decision to see a psychologist. Often when they do so, this has already started a process of turning a bigger problem… Read more »
The Relevance of Positive Psychology
This is a particularly interesting time in the development of the psychology field. People are only just beginning to understand the potential power of positive or optimistic thinking. Dr Martin… Read more »