EP 176: Why Psychology Annoys You: Clearing Up Self Esteem and Positive Thinking

  • June 19, 2012
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Why do so many people have a negative attitude about the field of psychology? I think there are a handful of reasons and here I talk about two of them: the so-called “self-esteem movement” and the “positive thinking” movement. Are psychologists responsible for why “kids today” appear to be so self-centered? Do psychologists think that […]

Ep 160: How to Spend Your Money and Truly Make Yourself Happy

  • September 18, 2011
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Why aren’t rich people happier than those with less money? We think money will bring happiness, but research in the area of positive psychology has consistently found that having more money does NOT make us happier. Find out how to spend your money the right way so that it really can bring happiness into your […]