Tag Archives: resilience

Project Happiness and Native Cry Team Up To Tackle Depression and Suicide On Reservations

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Posted in Education, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Happiness, Native American, Outreach    |    February 5th, 2013    |   

By Lynn Armitage Sadly, people all over the world suffer from depression. According to the World Health Organization, depression will be the second most debilitating disease after heart disease by the year 2020; and unless something is done about it, by 2030, it will be the No. 1 health issue throughout the world. It’s especially troubling when our own children battle the blues. More than 10 years ago, after Randy Taran’s then-14-year-old daughter said to her one day, “I want … Continue reading →

When Gratitude Fills Your Heart

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Posted in Education, Family, Gratitude, Resources for teaching, Sharing Your Gift    |    December 14th, 2012    |   

Gratitude is a big buzzword these days, and for good reason. Studies are showing that a” conscious focus on blessings may have emotional and interpersonal benefits” (Emmons and McCullough). Today I am grateful that I get to work from home on Fridays. Being home today allowed me time with my two godchildren (I live with their family) this morning . While their mother took the toddler to preschool, I danced in the kitchen with the 11-month-old. As we bounced and … Continue reading →

7 Doors: One Student’s Journey to Happiness – Door Two

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Posted in 7 Doors to Happiness, Activities, Education, Guest Blogger, University Program    |    October 12th, 2012    |   

Last year, students at the University of Southern California piloted a new program from Project Happiness called 7 Doors to Happiness. The program was created as a resource for adults to access their own happiness and to share it with others. One of the USC students, Mecca Moore, blogged about her experience with the 7 Doors to Happiness and asked if she could share it on our site. This year, this online course is once again being used at the … Continue reading →

Common Ground Magazine Sings Praises of Project Happiness

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Posted in Education, Gratitude, Happiness, Sharing Your Gift, Uncategorized    |    August 3rd, 2012    |   

When Randy Taran’s eldest daughter was a teenager, she approached her mother with a very serious concern: she was stressed out, and while she wanted to be happy, she didn’t know how. Taran, heartbroken and unsure of how to respond to or guide her daughter, first sought the guidance of experts and soon ended up as a visionary leader in the happiness movement. Her pain as a bewildered parent ultimately led her to found the Palo-Alto-based nonprofit Project Happiness which, … Continue reading →

What Do We Do in the Face of Senseless Tragedy?

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Posted in Forgiveness, Gratitude, Happiness    |    July 26th, 2012    |   

Last week, in Aurora, Colorado, we witnessed one of the largest tragedies of its kind in U.S. History. 12 people died and 57 were injured, and it leaves us wondering, WHY? What propels an individual to be so tortured to resort to mass murder of innocent people in a public place? And how do we cope with the aftermath – the sorrow, the trauma and the sense that you never know… In an odd replay of fiction come to life, … Continue reading →

How can you find happiness in times like these?

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Posted in Gratitude, Guest Blogger, Mindfulness, Uncategorized    |    February 6th, 2012    |   

I have spent a ton of time lately thinking about how to find happiness in times like these. I think about all the different situations that surround so many people in my life. So how can you find happiness when: you’ve lost your job, you’ve lost your house, your child is dying, your child has an incurable condition, you have cancer, your parent just died of cancer, or you are getting divorced? Those are just some examples. How can you … Continue reading →

Reflecting on Struggle: Reaching out to those with depression, Part 1

Posted in Uncategorized    |    May 11th, 2010    |   

In this second series of podcasts, I interview Nina Poe, the author of the blog “Reflection on Depression” (at reflectionondepression.typepad.com). As readers of the Project Happiness Handbook know, there is no magic bullet for happiness and this is doubly true for those suffering from clinical depression. But as compassionate people — whether we are friends, parents, teachers or mentors — we can reach out to those struggling with depression and help connect them with the professional resources to heal. And … Continue reading →

How Teachers Can Tame the Elephant in the Room: Dr. Brooks on Resilience, Part 5

Posted in Uncategorized    |    April 23rd, 2010    |   

In this installment, Dr. Brooks helps teachers tame the elephant in the classroom: fear of making mistakes and being humiliated. This fear is so strong that it can severely interfere with learning. Dr. Brooks offers a proactive resilient approach in which teachers address these fears directly and lead students in problem-solving to make the classroom a safe space. He also gives some tips on true discipline as discipleship/teaching: using his latest book (‘Raising a Self-Disciplined Child‘) as a touch point, … Continue reading →

Why are Resilient People Usually Happy?: Dr. Brooks on Resilience, Part 4

Posted in Uncategorized    |    April 11th, 2010    |   

Here Dr. Brooks and I finally make the connection between resilience and happiness. Some of the key components of resilience — identifying and displaying your strengths, helping others, and solving problems — are also things that bring satisfaction and long-term happiness. [podcast]http://projecthappiness.org/wp-content/uploads/brooksfourthinstallment.mp3[/podcast] Project Podcast: Take-Aways for Parents and Teachers After listening to the podcast, fill out our ‘Mentoring Resilience & Happiness’ questionnaire. And keep working on appreciating your gifts and appreciating children’s gifts. Compassion for yourself and the kids in … Continue reading →

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