Pathways to Happiness -  Learning, Not Luck

 

The study of what makes people happy and strong is called Positive Psychology.  The founder of this new field is Martin Seligman, Ph.D.  He has been a prominent researcher for 30 years studying “learned helplessness” and, more recently, “learned optimism.”   In 1996 he became president of the American Psychological Association.  More than anyone else he is responsible for turning psychology’s attention to positive feelings, strengths and virtues.  Millions of dollars are now pouring into research on these topics as a result of his efforts.  Thanks to Marty’s leadership there is now a body of evidence-based interventions that move people toward more happiness and fulfillment in life.   Nancy Montagna, Ph.D., psychologist and trainer, and Robin Carnes, MBA, author (Sacred Circles), OD trainer, and yoga teacher are certified graduates of the Vanguard - first ever - training by Dr. Seligman for Authentic Happiness Coaching! 

 

We have the illusion that external circumstances are important to happiness.  In fact, short of extreme poverty and oppression, they have been shown to little effect on a person's happiness.  Winning a lottery or becoming paraplegic affects peoples self rated happiness only in the first year!  However, there are many internal habits, choices, and positions that do make a difference.  To be "authentically happy" means to enjoy much pleasure and positive feeling - but it means much more than that!  It means also be immersed in activities that captivate fully engage you with passion.  And it means that you feel that what you are doing with your life is important and meaningful, that you are making the world a better place.  Authentic Happiness, as defined by Dr. Martin Seligman in his book by that name, consists of the pleasant life, the good life, and the meaningful life – all three!  

 

Robin and Nancy have developed Pathways to Happiness - Learning, not Luck, a five month research-based program, distilled from their training with Marty, to help you bring happiness-promoting ways of thinking, feeling, and acting into your life.  The next class will begin on Feb 2, 2005. 

 

To learn more contact Nancy and Robin through info@coachingforhappiness.com.