Positive Psychology Tag

10 May

Posted at 17:22h in Blog by

It’s been nine months since I moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles…county. Aside from the transition to a new coast, new state, new lifestyle (doctoral student in positive organizational psychology at Claremont Graduate University in a suburb of LA) — everything is great (read with slight hyperbole and humor). As I say to my mom when she asks, “How are you?” —Mostly good. There is a reason why moving is as traumatic as death and divorce. It’s because relationships change in these transitions and as social creatures, we need time to adjust. Many philosophers, theologians and scientists alike write about the power of...

29 Dec

Posted at 11:58h in Uncategorized by

Prepared by Louis Alloro, M.ED., MAPP The task of leadership is to create an alignment of strengths, making our weaknesses irrelevant. –Peter Drucker Last week, we introduced the foundations of strengths-based development to help your team understand their individual strengths profiles. Remember strengths are not the same as talents which Gallup defines as natural ways of thinking, feeling, or behaving -- themes. Talents include activities that provide satisfaction and delight and therefore more engagement, productivity and even happiness. Talents are neutral, but how we choose to apply them can turn those talents into a positive--which we call a strength. Remember, though there’s always...

27 Nov

Posted at 09:38h in Uncategorized by

Prime others for Positivity by asking questions like “What’s good?” “What’s working?” “What’s been a highlight of your week? This project?” This counters our negativity bias which is supported in much social science research. Then, practice Active-Constructive Responding (ACR), a method of communication in which the responder conveys authentic interest and helps the person to elaborate his or her positive experience. There are four ways people tend to respond when others share a positive experience: Active Constructive, Active Destructive, Passive Constructive, Passive Destructive.   Constructive Destructive Active Active Constructive Authentic and enthusiastic support; asking for details and leads to capitalizing: “Tell me more!” Active Destructive Quashing...

04 Nov

Posted at 10:20h in change-agent, Glimpse into Me, Love, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership by

In the past few months, there has been lots of transition and change. I started a new decade and moved to a new coast, a new city and a new life, really—from teacher to student again—this time for a PhD in applied positive psychology. It’s taken me a minute to get my feet wet, adjust to a new life(style), and find my new normal. Of course, I'm still missing my east coast family and friends.  I forgot how traumatic bold transitions can be. When I give myself the permission to be human, I let my process continue to unfold exactly...

28 Jan

Posted at 19:54h in Uncategorized by

1. Reaching out for help when you need it. Asking for help is a great sign of a growth mindset because it signifies you are curious. Inquiry is such a beautiful marker of positivity.  Ask for feedback. 2. Remembering that the victory is in the process not always the outcome.  Being especially “process oriented” helps you maintain a growth mindset. In wondering what strategies or steps could be most effective, you stay open to ideas you may have never tried before. Sure you want a good grade (the outcome) but you’d also like an effective process to get you there. 3. Shifting your language...

26 Jul

Posted at 12:27h in Events by

On Saturday, July 29 we will convene for a volunteer event that will leave you and an anonymous recipient feeling especially charged.  Our task will be to leave messages on sidewalks -- with chalk and by simply leaving greeting card messages in "random" locations around the city. Our mindful creation, filled with love, will certainly find their way to the right recipients. One morning, in 2015, I woke up and walked down to the first floor of my building and onto the sidewalk — where I stumbled into the chalked gift above. It felt so good to receive this surprise message, which I later learned...

03 Feb

Posted at 09:35h in Uncategorized by

Join me and Pax Tandon for a morning time dance party (complete with DJ Reezey) and brunch on the 37th floor of Two Liberty over Center City on Sunday, February 26. 10 am Guided Mindfulness 10:30 am First Beat Drops 11:00 am Food is Served (concurrent to dancing, of course) Bottomless mimosas too! Get your tickets here (there are a limited amount of spots): http://ppmorningtimerave.bpt.me ...

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