Following the theft of his iPhone, Jon looks at different strategies for taking a bad turn of events and responding in such a way that it does not end up killing your happiness.
Resources mentioned:
The books "Learned Optimism" as well as "Flourish" by psychologist Martin Selingman are availeble everywhere.
They contains tips such as the What Went Well exercise, and notes on keeping a gratitude journal.
"Positivity" by Barbera Fredricson is also a good read.
"Radical acceptance" by Tara Brach goes a step further and borrows from buddism.
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Email him at: jon@happyways.com
This episode provides an extensive review of the book The Happiness Advantage, by Harvard researcher Shawn Achor.
You can get the book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Performance/dp/0307591549
...and on Audible:
http://www.audible.com/pd/Business/The-Happiness-Advantage-Audiobook/B0041NZRDC
Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com
The first HappyWays interview is with sexologist and couples therapist Maj Wissmann.
We discuss the nature of stress and some of the misconceptions in handling it.
Also covered in depth is the effect work related stress can have on your personal relationship as well as your libido.
For further reading, visit these articles by Maj Wismann:
On stress and sex drive:
http://www.majwismann.com/stress-and-sex-drive
On libido and what influezes it:
http://www.majwismann.com/the-truth-about-libido
Book recommendation:
The Upside Of Stress, by psychologist Kellt McGonigal
http://www.amazon.com/The-Upside-Stress-Why-Good/dp/1583335617
Do you have a comment or a question for Jon? Email him at: jon@happyways.com