Most people view gratitude as a polite expression of appreciation for help, a gift, or any other type of benefit. However, a number of psychologists are finding that an overall “attitude of gratitude” can have a positive effect on your life. (more…) Read more ...
Self-fulfillment, or the ability to accomplish your hopes and goals through your own efforts is one thing many people seek in order to have a satisfying, happy life. Finding self-fulfillment leads to greater life satisfaction and enhanced self-esteem. When it comes to self-fulfillment, however, the amount of effort you put in is a direct correlation with… Read more ...
By Dr. Dan McKinnon PhD. (Education) There is much more to the new field of Positive Psychology than the self-help therapy Calgary residents read about in popular literature. What is the difference between Positive Psychology and what has come to be known as “Pop Psychology?” (more…) Read more ...
By Dr. Dan McKinnon PhD. (Education) If you feel you need help coping with stresses in your life in Calgary, therapy options to assist you are many and are readily available from a wide range of Calgary Psychologists. A brief Internet search will yield an impressive list of professional therapists, complete with academic qualifications, areas… Read more ...
Positive psychology is the study of those virtues and qualities that enable people, groups and institutions to thrive and be successful. In short, it is a study of what makes life worth living. This branch of psychology has come to the fore in just under 5 years. The aim of positive thinking is to make… Read more ...
The Great Recession of 2007-2008 has impacted people across the entire economic spectrum. Even the wealthy have lost jobs, homes, and possessions. And those who have yet to be negatively affected worry that they soon will be. Fear and uncertainty are everywhere. How do we cope? The times require a fresh look at a valuable… Read more ...
As a person who has been cursed with the propensity to see what’s wrong with much of the things I see around me, I have spent a lifetime listening to advice that I should be more positive and more optimistic. I have been told over and over to look for what’s right in the things… Read more ...
