The world is currently going through the strangest thing that any of us will likely face in our lives. And there's a ton of fear and anxiety and doom and gloom that comes along with a worldwide pandemic, of course. But in this episode, happiness expert and author Jennifer Moss gives us incredible, tangible advice on how to navigate through this uncertainty with less guilt. But also to accept the many stages of grief that we may be moving through right now, no matter what form the emotion may be taking.
It's ok to not be thriving right now, but we don't have to completely sink either.
*This episode was adapted from a Facebook LIVE that was recorded on March 26th, 2020 (if you want to see the video, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6uLz2hRdqo)
List of Resource Suggestions from this episode:
HERO GEN – https://hero-generation.com/covid19/
Global Happiness Council
Access here: http://www.happinesscouncil.org/
The Global Happiness Council (GHC) produces the Global Happiness and Well-Being Policy Report with the goal of informing policy around Positive Education initiatives, Happy Cities, Societal Well-being Interventions, and more.
The site also includes videos and past reports, which are presented at World Governance Summits in a bid to shape legal and governmental frameworks through science-based findings. The GHC also carries out research into personal happiness and Positive Organizations.
About Positive Psychology: Blogs and News
Greater Good Magazine
Access here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
This is UC Berkeley's digital magazine of science-based insights on well-being, gratitude, happiness, and more. Here you'll find podcasts, videos, exercises, resources, and quizzes, along with articles that cover positive psychology themes in current affairs.
Positive Psychology News
Access here: https://positivepsychologynews.com/
This is written and curated by MAPP graduates and coaches, this site is a wealth of information on courses and resources. It's regularly updated with book reviews, webinars, conference information, and is also a good place to find more background on PP through articles and a few nice frameworks.
The Psychology of Wellbeing (A positive psychology blog by MAPP graduate and author Jeremy McCarthy)
Access here: http://psychologyofwellbeing.com/
Jeremy McCarthy's blog is actually an endearing mix of personal reflections on and news about positive psychology news. Here, the author applies positive psychology to wellbeing—holistic wellbeing, with a focus on spas and the hospitality industry. It includes transcripts from talks and relevant research on wellness.
The Happiness Institute Blog
Access here: http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com/blog/
Dr. Tim Sharp is an Adjunct Professor in Positive Psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. On the Happiness Institute Blog, he curates and writes articles on positive psychology topics like stress, self-care, happiness, and mental health. There are plenty of links to academic articles with more information.
The How of Happiness (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Sonja
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