Oct 23, 2019
ENCORE EPISODE - originally published March 20, 2019
I’m so happy to bring you my discussion with Pam Garramone. Pam is a positive psychology coach who teaches people how to be happier.
It’s important to note that Pam is not talking about ignoring or minimizing the pain and difficulty of losing a spouse, and being a widowed parent, but rather about some ways to gradually move the needle and to work some happiness into our lives in spite of this.
Pam and I talked about so many interesting topics, including many practical tips for how to be happier — and — how to help our kids be happier. We talked about:
- What is positive psychology, and how does it relate to ‘regular’ psychology;
- Some tools of positive psychology that can help us become happier;
- The VIA character survey, and how to use your signature strengths to lift depression;
- Fostering a growth mindset in our kids;
- How helping others helps us to feel better;
- How social connections can boost happiness; and
- The benefits to our lives of increasing our happiness.
I hope you enjoy my discussion with Pam Garramone.