“One of the strongest findings in the literature of happiness is that happy people have better relationships than their less…
Righting the Ship: Redesigning Technology to Actually Improve Our Lives
Technology is amazing. In the last few years alone, we have seen new forms of technology detect and cure diseases,…
Your Child on Smartphone
“If I had to tell you what invention I don’t like I would say that I don’t like the phone.…
What is Positive Psychology and Why Does it Matter?
The world is objectively getting better. Over the past 40 years alone, the percentage of people in absolute poverty, living…
Technology and Loneliness: Designing for Real Social Connection
The power of technology should be harnessed to help humans flourish, not to hide behind screens and bring about record…
Technology: Good or Bad?
Introduction The first iPhone was released by Apple in June 2007. Just over 10 years later, there are more than…
Activity: Commitment Devices
Title: Commitment Devices Activity: Use a commitment device to help achieve an important, difficult goal. Background: A commitment device is a tool set…
Activity: Making your Bed
Title: Making your Bed Activity: Make your bed every morning Science: This simple task has been shown to have positive effects in three…
Activity: Physical Activity and Well-Being
Title: Physical Activity Activity: Exercise every day and reflect on how you feel before, during, and after. Science: Physical activity psychology has…
Lessons from: “The Book of Joy”
I am taking a step away from positive interventions to highlight some quotes from “The Book of Joy: Lasting Hope in…
