by Bryony Shaw | September, 2017 | Bryony Shaw, Health, Mental Health
Walking is one of my favourite ways to spend my time and it is something that is free and easily available to most of us. Whether it is walking out from my front door or walking in a national park, the effect it has on me is always positive. I find my mood becomes...
by Bryony Shaw | July, 2017 | Bryony Shaw, Positive Psychology
What’s in a name? While studying on the MAPP (Masters in Positive Psychology) a question that was discussed from time to time was the future of Positive Psychology and whether the name Positive Psychology was the most appropriate name for the discipline. This came...
by Bryony Shaw | January, 2017 | Bryony Shaw, self-development
Well we’re a week into 2017 and what sort of a year will it be? Who knows what’s in store for us. Whatever is in stall will be affected by the way that we approach it. If we can approach things in our lives with openness and curiosity we may get more out...
by Bryony Shaw | November, 2016 | Bryony Shaw, self-development
One of the great strengths of Positive Psychology is the strong scientific basis it has in helping us to find ways to live life to the full and flourish. But it doesn’t solely deal with the positive, the research can also be used to help us deal with the...
by Bryony Shaw | October, 2016 | Bryony Shaw, self-development, self-growth
Building on my last article, I want to again address the charges often placed on Positive Psychology that it is often criticised for focusing on happiness and well-being while ignoring the multitude of negative experiences and emotions that we frequently face. This is...
