Learning to be ‘mindful’ is a key skill that is associated with:

1. Reduced Stress
2. Improved Sleep
3. Improved Pain Management
4. Decreased Anxiety
5. Enhanced Ability to Focus
6. Lowered Blood Pressure
7. Better Immune Function
8. Less Depression Symptoms
9. Increased Self-Awareness
10. Improved Emotional Regulation

Knowing and cultivating your character strengths as well as the strengths of others is a key to increasing happiness and meaning in your life.  There are several good free questionnaires to determine what your top strengths are.

Research clearly indicates that even the most die-hard pessimist can learn, using CBT, to use an optimistic explanatory style … and reap the benefits of a longer, healthier, and more satisfying life.

In 2003, Dr. Marty Seligman rolled out his groundbreaking ‘Positive’ movement with a virtual 26 week course, Authentic Happiness Coaching.