Posts Tagged ‘Positive Psychology’

Harvesting the Gifts of your Life: Make a Gratitude Visit

First, I am glad to reconnect with you after honoring my need to be present for my family over the last few months. I hope your summer was filled with juicy delights. As autumn approaches, with its theme of harvest, I invite you to consider the bountiful harvest of your life at 50, 60 and […]

A Vision for Peace and Fulfillment at the End of Life: How to Live Today!

  What really matters at the end of life? How can one ensure peace of mind and fulfillment? On Friday of last week, I received 2 pieces of mail that got my attention! One was for cremations services…an offer for a pre-paid cremation..and the other was an introductory offer for “the most advanced hearing aid […]

The Dalai Lama on Women’s Leadership: An Invitation to Passion, Purpose and Lasting Happiness

****JUST PUBLISHED: Joy after Fifty: A Woman’s Guide to Passion, Purpose and Lasting Happiness**** ~A SIMPLE BLUEPRINT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AT 50, 60 70 AND BEYOND~ The following is a excerpt from the Introduction to my book. Click here for rave reviews and to order. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~An Invitation~ Even though we’ve never met, you […]

Girlfriends Boost Health and Happiness: Tips and Scientific Secrets to a Life of Joy!

      It’s proven. Other women are good for your health! We women share from our souls, listen intently, offer support, empathy and abiding friendship. Below you will find an excerpt from my new book,  Joy After Fifty: A Woman’s Guide to Passion, Purpose and Lasting Happiness. Click here to read all about it! […]

Tribute to a 9/11 Hero: His Joy, Courage, Resilience, and Service

A 9-11 Memorial to a True American Hero 10 Years Later A chance encounter in a Greenwich Village restaurant in August, 2001 altered the course of my life and work. My friend, Pam, introduced me to her friends—Nicole and Frank DeMartini— who were seated at a nearby table. It’s difficult to explain how it was […]

Recipes from Heaven: A Celebration of Life for Janice on Julia Child’s Birthday

A Girlfriend Dies But Her Spirit Lives On Through Her Love: How Will You and I Be Remembered? I am just now able to write to you after the loss of one of my very dearest, long-time friends. For the last many weeks, life as usual just wasn’t. Rather than extend myself outward to the […]

Positive Psychology Video on Youtube: Harvard’s Tal Ben-Shahar Presents

Positive Psychology Teaches  How to Find Fulfillment and Happiness after Fifty Did you know that 40% of your happiness is up to you? You can raise your “happiness set point”  by learning simple, proven habits and attitudes. My forthcoming book, Joy after Fifty, is based on those principles and practices from the field of positive […]

The Oscars: A Positive Psychology Review of the Best Films of 2010

>>>>>>>>I thought you would enjoy this clever article<<<<<<<<< The Positive Psychology Oscars of 2010 By Ryan Niemiec February 24, 2011 By Ryan Niemiec – Oscars Editor’s Note: Last year, Ryan Niemiec brought us the first annual Positive Psychology Oscars, and this year, we’re in for an even bigger treat with categories that include resilience, mindfulness, […]

Manage Stress and Improve Memory: Meditation and Brain Boosters

Manage Stress and Promote Brain Health: Are you noticing lapses in your memory—especially short term memory? I used to remember people’s names with ease! Today, not so. Do you walk into a room and wonder why you’re there? I am often looking for my glasses. Once, while searching,  I realized they were on my head! […]

GOALS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS: HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR 2011 OBJECTIVES

        Tips for Boomer Success and Happiness in 2011: How to set and achieve goals that matter! I hope you enjoy this article (link below). As I said in a previous post, as women 50+, we are most fulfilled as we manifest meaningful goals…”self-concordant” goals that inspire us and are in alignment with our […]

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