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12 Happiness Activities – Part 1 « A Content Life — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:15:41 +0000

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By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:33:12 +0000

I think being a realist is the right balance between pessimism and optimism. Anthonys last blog post..Find Telecommuting Opportunities with Online Tutor Jobs

By: Jack Woodyard

Jack Woodyard — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:33:55 +0000

As always, great stuff. Count me in on the experiment maybe I can get down to that core belief system and make some changes. Jack Woodyards last blog post..Choosing Happiness

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:04:42 +0000

Hi Mary,

I would love to do such a post! Thank you so much for the offer.

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By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:00:57 +0000

Hi Nadia!
It’s great that you’re going to the conference. Maybe you could write a post for us about what you learn?

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:53:56 +0000

Hi Mary,

Next month is the First World Congress Meeting for the International Association of Positive Psychology and Dr. Seligman is hosting it. I am fortunate to say that I will be attending the Congress because I am a member. Needless to say, I love this post!

Optimism is one of those things that is much more fascinating than I realized. As someone who is an optimist, I have always found it to be easy but with my work and experience, it really is not a natural state of being for everyone. However, the good news that it can be learned. Yay!

Nadia – Happy Lotuss last blog post..Think Big!

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:03:07 +0000

Can’t find the “Print this article” button, and see that the last of the tables is still backwards. But have re-read the whole thing for my own study–it is a great post!

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:44:04 +0000

Hi DiscoveredJoys!

“Can you have too much optimism, too much happiness?”

That’s a very interesting question.

I have to agree that over-the-top optimism. the kind that’s born of denial leads to more suffering, not to less.

On the other hand, I notice that I’m much more creative when I’m optimistic. And much more grateful. And more content too.

And then there’s this strange thing, synchronicity. When I’m optimistic, I tend to notice more things that give rise to optimism.

I think that we can be optimists and still have a good dose of realism that can perceive suffering. Whereas blind optimism tends to turn away from suffering.

A quiet, calm life is a great thing.

I must admit though… I favor adventure:-)