| Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine (sm) "Positive Psychology to the Rescue" (sm) August 2008 |
| Published by Maurine D. Patten, Ed.D., CMC Founder & CEO, Patten Coaching & Consulting www.pattencoaching.com |
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| In This Issue: 1. Preview 2. What Positive Psychology Can Do For You 3. Getting into Action 4. Looking Ahead |
| 1. Preview Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine explores how to progress rapidly from dreams to action. It is a free monthly email newsletter written by Maurine D. Patten, life/business coach and clinical psychologist. Using Positive Psychology, topics are presented from the perspective of Maurine Patten and are provided to help you get the results you want. It will help you manage change, improve your Emotional Intelligence, and make better decisions with less effort. Are you confused or curious about what Positive Psychology is and how it can be helpful to you? In this issue, you will learn what the latest research is saying about what makes life worth living. Back to Index |
| 2. What Positive Psychology Can Do For You The term Positive Psychology was basically unknown five years ago. Today, there are numerous books, newspaper and magazine articles mentioning how we can be happier and live a meaningful life based on the scientific research findings from Positive Psychology. There are also people questioning the validity of some of these findings. It is time to step back and look at where this field is at and where it is going. Chris Peterson, author of A Primer in Positive Psychology (2006) does that in the May 2008 Psychology Today Blog. Peterson states that Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living. This does not imply that you should ignore or dismiss real problems that you might be experiencing, i.e., losing your job, relationship problems, etc. It is not a recycled version of the power of positive thinking or a sequel to the secret. Also, it is not to be confused with untested self-help ideas as some critics have claimed. Back to Index |
| 3. Getting into Action So far, Positive Psychology research is impressive. Here are some of the things that have been learned in just the last several years about the psychological good life:
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| 4. Looking Ahead The good life is one type of happiness in which you are using your strengths and are focused or engaged in what you are doing. Positive Psychology research shows that this can be taught and how to do it. There are things you can do to lead a more meaningful and satisfying life. It does require work, and it helps to have a guide who can support you along the way. As a certified Positive Psychology/Authentic Happiness Coach, I can help you experience more happiness and fulfillment in your life. Email me at mdpcoach@patttencoaching.com to set up a phone call. There is the option of individual coaching or teleseminars. Maurine Patten mdpcoach@pattencoaching.com Back to Index |
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| Mission Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine is dedicated to inspiring and expanding your perspective in order for you to move forward in your personal and professional life. Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine is a publication of Patten Coaching & Consulting; CEO, Maurine D. Patten, Ed.D. CMC; mdpcoach@pattencoaching.com We would like Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine to be as interactive as possible. If you have feedback, comments, topics you would like addressed, or can suggest additional resources to benefit us all, please email us at any time. Send your e-mail to ezinefeedback@pattencoaching.com. Please forward this issue to anyone you think would find Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine interesting and beneficial. Your recommendations help us keep growing, and ensure an excellent exchange of information and techniques. Archives You can read previous issues of Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine in our archives on our archives page. |
| About Maurine D. Patten, Ed.D., CMC Maurine Patten is a clinical psychologist and certified life/retirement coach. Her professional career includes: independent business owner (27 years), Assistant Professor at Chicago State University, and consultant for education and business. She is a certified graduate of the MentorCoach program, a member of the International Coach Federation and the International Positive Psychology Association. She is experienced in training and management development for large national and international firms. She has a strong background in working with individuals and couples on clarifying and achieving goals. Dr. Patten has training in coaching, Emotinal Intelligence, retirement assessment and planning, cognitive therapy and health psychology. She has published articles, made presentations, and conducted workshops about:
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