Positive psychology is a scientific and professional movement that brings together the latest research and applications in neuroscience, mindfulness, contemplative studies, and holistic medicine. It is founded on the belief that people want to live meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. Research has shown self-proclaimed “happier” people enjoy better health, live longer, have closer friendships, are more creative and productive, and achieve greater success in general. Positive psychology is referred to as THE SCIENCE OF HUMAN FLOURISHING!

Therapy is often focused on past experiences, may include a clinical diagnosis, may include prescription medications, and deals mostly with thoughts and feelings. Coaching also deals with thoughts, feelings, and experiences, but is primarily focused on your future. One-on-one coaching will help you get results at an accelerated pace. Most importantly, positive psychology coaching is a short-term endeavor—we delve deep and move quickly, we find solutions, and you incorporate them into your routine. Many clients feel re-set after only eight to ten sessions. Occasional tune-ups are also common.

Therapy is often focused on past experiences, may include a clinical diagnosis, may include prescription medications, and deals mostly with thoughts and feelings. Coaching also deals with thoughts, feelings, and experiences, but is primarily focused on your future. One-on-one coaching will help you get results at an accelerated pace. Most importantly, positive psychology coaching is a short-term endeavor—we delve deep and move quickly, we find solutions, and you incorporate them into your routine. Many clients feel re-set after only eight to ten sessions. Occasional tune-ups are also common.

1. Happiness is linked to lower heart rate and blood pressure, as well as healthier heart rate variability.
2. Happiness can also act as a barrier between you and germs – happier people are less likely to get sick.
3. People who are happier enjoy greater protection against stress and release less of the stress hormone cortisol.
4. Happy people tend to experience fewer aches and pains, including dizziness, muscle strain, and heartburn.
5. Happiness acts as a protective factor against disease and disability (in general, of course).
6. Those who are happiest tend to live significantly longer than those who are not.
7. Happiness boosts our immune system, which can help us fight and fend off the common cold.
8. Happy people tend to make others happier as well, and vice versa – those who do good, feel good!
9. A portion of our happiness is determined by our genetics (but there’s still plenty of room for attitude adjustments and happiness-boosting exercises!).
10. Smelling floral scents like roses can make us happier.
11. Those who are paid by the hour may be happier than those on salary
12. Relationships are much more conducive to a happy life than money.
13. Happier people tend to wear bright colors; it’s not certain which way the relationship works, but it can’t hurt to throw on some brighter hues once in a while—just in case!
14. Happiness can help people cope with arthritis and chronic pain better.
15. Being outdoors – especially near the water – can make us happier.
16. Happiness is contagious! When we spend time around happy people, we’re likely to get a boost of happiness as well!
(from: positivepsychology.com, Nicole Celestine, Ph.D., 2002)