Sun, 20 March 2016
We will talk about the anatomy of habits, discuss BJ Fogg's work on tiny habits and then address some things which make successful habit implementation more likely. This episode is meant to revisit some of the aspects of the Happy Habits interview episode (number 26) and to add a different approach to habits that is easy and helpful. We will also talk about the obstacles and excuses that can trip you up. For those of you who want to delve deeper into the topic of habits I can recommend two books:
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Sat, 5 March 2016
Comfort and convenience
Consumerism
Antidotes
Resources mentioned: The Upside of your Dark Side by Todd Kashdan & Robert Biswas-Diener Related episodes: You can download any Audible book for free (psychology or say the Harry Potter series) if you go through strengthsphoenix.com/audible . I am currently listening to Adam Grant's Originals, Brené Brown's Rising Strong and The Candy Machine by Tom Felling. Audible does sponsor the podcast so should you decide to go through this link I will get a little something to cover the costs such as hosting at no extra cost to you. I love Audible and have been a customer since 2006 and a member with 1 or 2 books each month since 2010. For more episodes of the Positive Psychology Podcast click |
Sun, 14 February 2016
One of the most interesting ways to implement positive psychology is by using techniques from the arts. You don't have to be a liberal arts college major to use and enjoy these techniques. Shannon Polly and I discuss how acting as if, posture, reading great speeches and improv theatre techniques help her Fortune 500 clients grow personally and develop and stronger executive presence. We also discuss how acting and authenticity relate to each other and have a special fun surprise at the end. Shannon is a leadership development facilitator, coach, speaker, author and founder of Shannon Polly and Associates, with degrees in both music and drama. She is also among the first 150 people in the world to graduate with a Masters of Science in Applied Positive Psychology. You can learn more about her work at Character Strengths Matter: How to Live a Full Live Shannon mentioned the comedian Yakov Smirnoff in case you're curious what a comedian with a positive psychology degree is like. Amy Cuddy's TED talk on how body languages influences how we feel. If you enjoy the talk you can download her audiobook for free if you sign up for a risk free trial at strengthsphoenix.com/audible Sonja Lyubomirsky The How of Happiness Michelle McQuaid's Strengths Challenge
You can download any Audible book for free (psychology or say the Harry Potter series) if you go through strengthsphoenix.com/audible Audible does sponsor the podcast so should you decide to go through this link I will get a little something to cover the costs such as hosting at no extra cost to you. I love Audible and have been a customer since 2006 and a member with 1 or 2 books each month since 2010. For more episodes of the Positive Psychology Podcast click http://strengthsphoenix.com/listen
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Sat, 6 February 2016
Episode 10 was for the guys, this one is for the ladies. Niyc Pidgeon, a positive psychologist who works mainly with female entrepreneurs and I discuss the differences between coaching men and women, when coaching makes sense, self-care and what kind of interventions Niyc uses with her clients to make them even more successful. Find out more about Niyc at http://www.niycpidgeon.com/ Niyc mentioned this book: Second Wave Positive Psychology by Kate Hefferon, Itai Ivtzan, Tim Lomas and Piers Worth. For more episodes of the Positive Psychology Podcast go to |
Thu, 21 January 2016
Elaine, a listener of the podcast, wrote in and suggested that I cover shame from the perspective of positive psychology. We will look at the work of Brené Brown, a rockstar shame and vulnerability researcher. Furthermore I will also address shame from a personal point of view, simply because not talking about it breeds more of it. For more episodes of the Positive Psychology Podcast check out http://strengthsphoenix.com/listen
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Sat, 9 January 2016
What do we sacrifice on the altar of speed and instant everything? Why is the imperative for speed bad for you and what can we do about it? We will talk about some of the surprising benefits that patience has on our lives. For more episodes check out |
Sun, 20 December 2015
Who doesn't want more happiness, optimism and balance in their life? Self-compassion, championed by Dr. Kristin Neff, is one of those things that almost nobody has enough of. We are very self-critical because we're afraid otherwise we might lose our edge. That is however not true so why continue beating ourselves up? In this episode we explore what self-compassion is, why it's often misunderstood and what we can do to get more of it. For more episodes check out http://strengthsphoenix.com/listen
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Sat, 12 December 2015
Thanksgiving is over but regardless of the time of the year it's really helpful to be conscious of all the resources that are at our disposal. It provides us with perspective and show us that whatever is bothering us, is not the only thing we have (or lost) in life. In this episode we talk about 16 categories, some of which we don't usually think about, when thinking about what we have. If you are unhappy with your own resources you can use this list to build resources the same way people traditionally think about building wealth. For more episodes check out strengthsphoenix.com/listen
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Thu, 26 November 2015
The holiday season has kicked off and people all around the world are wondering what to do about 'negative' family members. Waiting them to change has not helped so what now? Try to involve them in a strengths-based conversation. See how different the conversation pans out when we start asking more meaningful questions than 'how are you?' I invited Erica Virvo on for this demonstration because her fun and adventurous spirit has led her to experience the kind of life many people dream they could lead themselves (hint: she's not a trust-fund baby). For more episodes of the Positive Psychology Podcast check out |
Sat, 7 November 2015
Dr. Richard Wiseman is on a mission to make people go to sleep more often and more deeply. You will hear what happens we we sleep, what happens when we don't sleep enough, the benefits of sleeping, how to fall asleep more easily and a little bit about dreams. For more episodes check out http://strengthsphoenix.com/listen
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