How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights Karen Reivich, director of training programs at Penn’s Positive Psychology Center, facilitating a resilience workshop.nocred How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. 3 min. read
What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) What can older adults do to overcome isolation during winter? Nancy Hodgson of the School of Nursing and Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences comment on loneliness among senior citizens. Tips for finding and expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Tips for finding and expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences recently released an audiobook co-authored with his wife on how to keep long-lasting relationships feeling fresh and vibrant. This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author Penn In the News CNBC This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant of the Wharton School recommends thinking like a scientist when making a career or company more resilient in times of crisis. Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Penn In the News National Geographic Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences is the lead author of a study that concluded that visiting art museums was associated with a wide variety of positive health outcomes. Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism Penn In the News Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism According to research by Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences, both optimism and pessimism are learned responses that develop over time through an individual’s “explanatory style.” I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health Penn In the News Los Angeles Times I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health The Madhappy Foundation is partnering with the Positive Psychology Center, among others, to promote wellbeing. What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being. Load More
Tips for finding and expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Tips for finding and expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences recently released an audiobook co-authored with his wife on how to keep long-lasting relationships feeling fresh and vibrant. This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author Penn In the News CNBC This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant of the Wharton School recommends thinking like a scientist when making a career or company more resilient in times of crisis. Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Penn In the News National Geographic Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences is the lead author of a study that concluded that visiting art museums was associated with a wide variety of positive health outcomes. Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism Penn In the News Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism According to research by Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences, both optimism and pessimism are learned responses that develop over time through an individual’s “explanatory style.” I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health Penn In the News Los Angeles Times I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health The Madhappy Foundation is partnering with the Positive Psychology Center, among others, to promote wellbeing. What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being. Load More
This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author Penn In the News CNBC This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant of the Wharton School recommends thinking like a scientist when making a career or company more resilient in times of crisis. Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Penn In the News National Geographic Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences is the lead author of a study that concluded that visiting art museums was associated with a wide variety of positive health outcomes. Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism Penn In the News Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism According to research by Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences, both optimism and pessimism are learned responses that develop over time through an individual’s “explanatory style.” I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health Penn In the News Los Angeles Times I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health The Madhappy Foundation is partnering with the Positive Psychology Center, among others, to promote wellbeing. What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being. Load More
Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Penn In the News National Geographic Can visiting an art gallery lower your stress levels and improve your health? Katherine Cotter of the School of Arts & Sciences is the lead author of a study that concluded that visiting art museums was associated with a wide variety of positive health outcomes. Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism Penn In the News Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism According to research by Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences, both optimism and pessimism are learned responses that develop over time through an individual’s “explanatory style.” I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health Penn In the News Los Angeles Times I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health The Madhappy Foundation is partnering with the Positive Psychology Center, among others, to promote wellbeing. What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being. Load More
Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism Penn In the News Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Silver linings: Rewiring your brain for optimism According to research by Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences, both optimism and pessimism are learned responses that develop over time through an individual’s “explanatory style.” I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health Penn In the News Los Angeles Times I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health The Madhappy Foundation is partnering with the Positive Psychology Center, among others, to promote wellbeing. What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being. Load More
I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health Penn In the News Los Angeles Times I’m feeling… Madhappy: How the popular clothing brand is working to spread awareness on mental health The Madhappy Foundation is partnering with the Positive Psychology Center, among others, to promote wellbeing. What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being. Load More
What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Penn In the News CNN What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling Speaking about people who dread working and only look forward to the weekend, James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “A lot of people are living their lives in that way, but I don’t think it’s the most satisfying way.” A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being.
A simple way to boost math progress “Our results showed that simple, low-cost nudges can help teachers support student progress in math,” says Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth.nocred A simple way to boost math progress Researchers from Penn’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative and their collaborators conducted a megastudy to investigate whether low-cost nudges–informed by behavioral science–could help teachers accelerate student progress in math. 3 min. read
The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being.