Translating wellbeing science into generative community experiences.

Wellbeing science can be summarized with the acronym H.A.P.P.Y. L.I.F.E.:

H.A.P.P.Y. L.I.F.E. Advisory Council:

• Health: Richard Dienstbier, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Dr. Dienstbier on physiological toughness: article | book) (video of Dr. Dienstbier speaking on love and physiological toughness | podcast with Dr. Dienstbier speaking on nutrition, toughness, and human flourishing)
• Aesthetic experience: Karen Kunc, Constellation Studios
• Yes-saying: Shane George, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of North Florida (Dr. George on autonomy and authenticity) (Dr George co-presenting on humor, a prime form of playfulness, at Lincoln’s 2018 International Day of Happiness celebration)

History of Positivity Matters:

• Happiness Lincoln: celebrating the 15th anniversary of the founding of positive psychology when many threads of wellbeing research were brought together at an event that took place in Lincoln, NE in 1999.
• Video clips of past Positivity Matters events and media coverage.