Positive Psychology Coach Pam Garramone on How to Be Happier

“Research shows that if you take one of your top five strengths and use it in a new way every day for seven days, it's been shown to lift depression for up to six months.”  -Pam Garramone   I’m so happy to bring you my discussion with Pam Garramone. Pam is a positive psychology coach who teaches people how to be happier. It’s important to note that Pam is not talking about ignoring or minimizing the pain and difficulty of losing a spouse, and being a widowed parent … but rather about some ways to gradually move the needle and to work some happiness into our lives in spite of this. Pam and I talked about so many interesting topics, including many practical tips for how to be happier…and…how to help our kids be happier. We talked about: What is positive psychology, and how does it relate to ‘regular’ psychology; Some tools of positive psychology that can help us become happier; The VIA character survey, and how to use your signature strengths to lift depression; Fostering a growth mindset in our kids; How helping others helps us to feel better; How social connections can boost happiness; and The benefits to our lives of increasing our happiness. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Pam Garramone.