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Happiness
What Is Gross Domestic Wellbeing?

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on April 15, 2021

Is GDP all that matters when thinking about societal progress? Measuring Gross Domestic Wellbeing may be a crucial addition.

Is GDP all that matters when thinking about societal progress? Measuring Gross Domestic Wellbeing may be a crucial addition.

Psychology
What Is "Third Wave" Positive Psychology?

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on August 11, 2020

How is positive psychology evolving to meet the complexities of our times? Emergent trends reveal increasing engagement with the systemic and contextual nature of lived realities.

How is positive psychology evolving to meet the complexities of our times? Emergent trends reveal increasing engagement with the systemic and contextual nature of lived realities.

Happiness
What "Shape" is Subjective Wellbeing?

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on April 12, 2019

Why do we talk about feeling "up" or "down"? Analyzing metaphors helps reveal the subjective dynamics of wellbeing.

Why do we talk about feeling "up" or "down"? Analyzing metaphors helps reveal the subjective dynamics of wellbeing.

Spirituality
The Farther Reaches of Yoga

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on June 21, 2018

Is there more to yoga than athletic agility? As we celebrate the International Day of Yoga, we may be undervaluing its potential.

Is there more to yoga than athletic agility? As we celebrate the International Day of Yoga, we may be undervaluing its potential.

Anger
How Can We Cultivate Less Problematic Forms of Pride?

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on June 13, 2018

As the World Cup starts, what does it mean to have ‘national pride’? Exploring the significance of a complex and difficult phenomenon.

As the World Cup starts, what does it mean to have ‘national pride’? Exploring the significance of a complex and difficult phenomenon.

Environment
A Renewed Vision of the Natural World

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on June 5, 2018

As we mark World Environment Day, can we develop a new perspective on nature before it’s too late? This neglected philosophy may provide a solution.

As we mark World Environment Day, can we develop a new perspective on nature before it’s too late? This neglected philosophy may provide a solution.

Parenting
Sharing the Secrets of Good Parenting

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on May 31, 2018

As we celebrate the Global Day of Parents, what can Scandinavia teach us about parenting? The importance of friluftsliv.

As we celebrate the Global Day of Parents, what can Scandinavia teach us about parenting? The importance of friluftsliv.

Environment
How Can We Heal Social Division and Conflict?

Tim Lomas Ph.D. on May 16, 2018

This week is the inaugural UN International Day of Living Together in Peace. How can we achieve this ideal, which often seems more elusive than ever?

This week is the inaugural UN International Day of Living Together in Peace. How can we achieve this ideal, which often seems more elusive than ever?