Website review: :: Authentic Happiness :: Using the...
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•21 reviews since Feb 12, 2006
psychology, happiness, authentic-happiness
•authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu
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gretchenrubin rated 4 months ago- I looove the self-evaluation quizzes on this site.
- delamettrie rated 4 months ago
- Take questionnaires about happiness,depression,emotion,character strengths etc. and get feedback.Looking at the actual content of the questionnaires clarifies how psychologists have about as good an idea of what makes a person happy as the next person.In trying to discover general laws about happiness, positive psychologists have produced a conception of happiness that is, at times,culturally specific or even idiosyncratic.
- micheleconnolly rated 5 months ago
- Seligman is the guy who co-started positive psychology (after creating learned helplessness in dogs, mind you!). Heaps of resources here, including questionnaires, links and newsletters.
- tuhraycee rated 6 months ago
- Take psychological quizzes and it keeps track of them for you in a scientific sort of way.
- Jedencorrell rated 7 months ago
- Blech. I would have completed the questionnaire (just for fun--not to determine if I'm "authentically happy," if there even is such a thing), but you have to register to do that. No thanks. "700,000 registered users." Hmm, I don't like the sound of that either.
- jolly1198 rated 9 months ago
- Evaluate your authentic happiness and learn more about positive psychology.
- Evaluate your authentic happiness and learn more about positive psychology.
- wiseasgandalf rated 12 months ago
This site has an excellent strengths inventory to zero in on your giftings. It also has a variety of life meaning, purpose, mood, and satisfaction inventories that may prove useful. I was very impressed, both professional and FREE. As an example, this was my top strengths identified on testing: Your Top Strength: Love of learning You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn. Your Second Strength: Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you. Your Third Strength: Creativity, ingenuity, and originality Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible. Your Fourth Strength: Forgiveness and mercy You forgive those who have done you wrong. You always give people a second chance. Your guiding principle is mercy and not revenge. Your Fifth Strength: Humor and playfulness You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.
- raindrop rated 15 months ago
- may make you happier
- CalvinIncarnate rated 16 months ago
- NOOOW, don't click that "Stumble" button just yet!
This site ain't what u may think !
For your information,
personally
i prefer fact, not fiction,
+ those fact's w/ logical or empirical proof
where possible.
( Plus 2 eggs on the side thanks ! )
This is NOT some vague 'away w/ the fairies'
pseudo-science or scam, cult or religion ---
it's led by the reputed leading international researcher
in the new recognized psychological discipline of 'happiness studies' -
Dr. M. Seligman, Director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Centre.
i was 1st led to this link from hearing his interview on ABC Radio Australia,
a reputed 'intellectual' public broadcaster.
i've found some tips already useful, i think
( i'm cautious w/o empirical data from tests comparing w/ a control subject ! lol :) )
this is NOT medical advice,
but whether u r relatively average or in a trough w/ ur mental health right now,
i suggest this sort of resource may be one factor which can help -
at least it is worth looking at.
who wouldn't want to know some free secrets to happiness,
if they were offered it by someone
who wasn't a possible scamster,
but had scientifically researched facts about the topic?
if we had our priorities straight,
we'd realise a lot of things we do,
we do either because we feel we HAVE to ( sometimes good, sometimes bad ! ),
&/or because we perceive that's a route to our happiness in some form;
so few subjects in science and philosophy / religion / spirituality
are worth more effort / time to look into + implement !
as an example of accuracy / veracity, on 1 of the free tests, the 'Meaning In Life Questionnaire', i got the following results, which - yikes! - r spot on the ball ---
"If you scored below 24 on Presence and also above 24 on Search, you probably do not feel your life has a valued meaning and purpose, and you are actively searching for something or someone that will give your life meaning or purpose. You are probably not always satisfied with your life. You may not experience emotions like love and joy that often. You may occasionally, or even often, feel anxious, nervous, or sad and depressed. You are probably questioning the role of religion in your life, and may be working hard to figure out whether there is a God, what life on Earth is really about, and which, if any, religion is right for you. People who know you would probably describe you as liking to play things by ear, or "go with the flow" when it comes to plans, occasionally worried, and not particularly socially active."
--- now the more important next stage,
its back to the site + other appropriate resources for me,
to roll up my sleeves + work at implement ing some constructive advice
to change this ole state of affairs ! :)
best 2 y'all ---
Calvin Incarnate. - NOOOW, don't click that "Stumble" button just yet!
- cooky2002mishu rated 17 months ago
- In our daily lives, we all perform acts of kindness for others. These acts may be large or small and the person for whom the act is performed may or may not be aware of the act. Examples include feeding a stranger's parking meter, donating blood, helping a friend with homework, visiting an elderly relative, or writing a thank you letter. One day each week, you are to perform five acts of kindness. The acts do not need to be for the same person, the person may or may not be aware of the act, and the act may or may not be similar to the acts listed above. Do not perform any acts that may place yourself or others in danger. GOOD LUCK !!!
