by Lisa Jones | September, 2020 | Covid19, Lisa Jones
Our world has changed significantly over the last few months. This post looks at emotions from the lens of social reality. At a time when everything feels as though it is out of control, now is the time to take stock and reflect on what we can control. We may find...
by Lisa Jones | April, 2020 | Lisa Jones, Meaning
If you want to have more meaning and stronger life purpose, develop and love your mixed emotions There is a growing interest in the role of mixed emotions. Until quite recently it was considered that mixed emotions cannot truly exist. This understanding is changing,...
by Lisa Jones | February, 2020 | Friendship, Lisa Jones
Do you have a best friend? Friendships are very important to our well-being and happiness. This blog takes a look at friendship research and highlights the qualities that are needed to maintain and deepen close friendships. Research has found that there are four...
by Lisa Jones | December, 2019 | Lisa Jones, Positive Psychology
This blog looks at how we shape our beliefs, frame experiences, create meaning, and judge other people and situations. Neuroscience is demonstrating more and more that we have far more control over our thoughts than we thought and many behaviours and mindsets can be...
by Lisa Jones | October, 2019 | Education, Happiness, Health, Lisa Jones, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology
What am I good for? I recently attended the International Meaning Conference (IMeC) in London (July 2019), which held many inspiring talks by inspiring people. It led me to reflect on the journey of positive psychology and how it has come a long way from being all...