393 — Is positive psychology practical?

If you're thinking, isn't positive psychology a bit 'woo woo', and a bit like forcing yourself to take a sunny outlook, then this episode is for you. As an approach to a happier, more balanced inner and outer life, positive psychology is not woo – it has a solid scientific foundation with practical methodologies.

Gemma, Ross Garner and their guest, Leadership coach Sandra Berko, discuss these very points this week on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast.

We explore:

· what positive psychology is and isn't

· what the science suggests we do to find balance

· how you can help others to use positive psychology.

Ross mentioned an earlier episode of the podcast on job crafting. You can listen to Episode 271 – Jobcraft Country wherever you get your podcasts, or on our website: podcast.mindtoolsbusiness.com/271-jobcraft-country

In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross recommended the "Great Minds on Learning" podcast episode on Generative AI Theorists with Donald Clark.

Sandra spoke about emotion codes, which feature in a course she's currently enrolled in. Emotion codes are based on theories developed by Dr Bradley Nelson.

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Connect with our speakers

If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:

· Ross Garner

· Gemma Towersey

· Sandra Berko