What makes a person happy at home and successful in business? Until recently, most psychologists were hard pressed to provide any answer. This is because most of their research has traditionally focused on what makes people miserable, not happy.
Several years ago, The Washington Post ran a story about a movement in the mental health field called “positive psychology.”
Examining what makes people happy, instead of unhappy has generated substantial research about the traits and behaviors associated with happiness.
As you might expect, the research also indicates that happy people feel successful in their personal and business lives. Read more…