Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Optimism may protect you from depression. But pessimism could be roughly equivalent to smoking more than 2 packs of cigarettes a day. Known as The Father of Positive Psychology, Professor Martin Seligman continues his talk to an Australian audience about how to promote human flouri ... Show More
Jul 2022
Taking back control of your time
Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be.
This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist ... Show More
29m 30s
Jul 2022
Not broken, just wired differently: ADHD in adulthood
Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense.
It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects.
Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in ... Show More
29m 5s
May 2023
The Man Who Invented Happiness Science: Marty Seligman
When Marty Seligman started his long scientific career, psychologists concentrated on studying "misery and suffering" and what made people sad. But Marty wanted to discover what made happy people, well, happy. His research laid the foundations of "positive psychology" and the hap ... Show More
41m 5s
Jan 2021
Positive Psychology in a Pandemic, with Martin Seligman, PhD
Over the past 20 years, the field of positive psychology has grown from a fledgling idea to a worldwide movement. Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Former APA president Martin Seligman, PhD, a professor ... Show More
48m 1s
Jun 2024
The Power of Practical Optimism
Do you consider yourself an optimist? Although some people may be more optimistic than others, you can learn to foster an optimistic mindset – a key tool for parents to build resiliency and navigate the unexpected. I welcome Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral the ... Show More
40m 34s
Sep 2024
#291 Optimistic or Pessimistic?
In today's episode, we're exploring the topics of optimism, pessimism, and realism. These are different attitudes towards life and the future and can have a massive impact on your happiness and mental health.I go over the definitions and words, discuss some possible benefits of b ... Show More
40m 28s