Simple Instructions for Life and Living

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I’m a strong proponent of positive psychology, an emergent field that has the potential to actually transform personal lives, relationships, and collective living. Below is a graphic from a recent article by Bridget Grenville-Cleave about how to live that well sums up my life philosophy.

Life Instructions

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A Map and Models for Positive Psychology

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The emergent field of positive psychology offers a novel way to look at one’s life, society, and relationships. Check out the below image map and the link here for current models of positive psych.

The Life Well-Lived: The Top Level Image Map

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Positive psychologist, Caroline Miller: her favorite things

February 23, 2008 by James · Leave a Comment
Filed under: gratitude, health and wellness, science 
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The emergent field of positive psychology takes a refreshingly optimistic approach to life fulfillment and mental wellness. Caroline Adams Miller is one of my favorite writers over at Positive Psychology News Daily. Check out her latest article, “My Favorite Things: A Variation on Oprah’s List for Positive Psychologists“: it’s worth a read. 

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5 Easy Steps for Guys to Live Long and Well

February 19, 2008 by James · Leave a Comment
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Five behaviors in elderly men are associated not only with living into extreme old age, a new study has found, but also with good health and independent functioning.read more | digg story

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Doctors group backs marijuana for medical uses

February 16, 2008 by James · Leave a Comment
Filed under: activism, green culture, health and wellness, men's health 
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The American College of Physicians, the 2nd-largest MD group in the USA, has positioned itself in support of the use of marijuana as medicine. Way to go, docs!read more | digg story

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ACLU and Rick Steves launch marijuana campaign

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ACLU and travel writer, Rick Steves, are tackling the widespread ignorance of American authorities around marijuana use. Steves admits that he smokes pot while in Europe! I always thought he was just a nice, mellow guy!read more | digg story

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