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How do we navigate around the inner challenges that we may experience once in a while? In this interview with Stephen Lew, Founder and Executive Director of The School of Positive Psychology, we learn about the origins of…

Not all that long ago I heard a seasoned coach offer some words of wisdom to a novice coach. This was in the context of coach training so I expected the experienced coach to provide some technical pointers. Something to do with time management, or fee setting, or...

" When I began Positive Psychology coaching way back in 2006, there was very few of us, but times have changed. Fast forward to the present day and the demand for wellness coaches, for positive psychology coaches, and coaches who are primarily informed by the robust...

It has been estimated that an average person has approximately 60,000 thoughts per day, and 70% of them are believed to be negative! People generate negative and repetitive thoughts too automatically that they are totally unaware that it is happening. Do...

Do you return home from work feeling worn-out and lethargic? Not keen to partake in any activity other than just lazing in your sofa? This shouldn't be it! It's time to recharge and rejuvenate to keep on going. Here are some activities to fuel your energy...

Research shows that kissing, hugging, snuggling, and holding hands produce more than just magical moments. They can actually boost overall health, helping you lose weight, lower blood pressure, fight off sickness, and more. Should you do not have a human...

Our emotional health deserves the same tender loving care we typically afford our physical bodies. Acquiring new habits isn’t easy but it's time to pick up these habits to improve your emotional wellness! #01 Protect Your Self Esteem Practice...

5 Reasons You're Not Achieving Your Goals Do you sometimes feel like you’re going around in circles and not achieving the things you set out to do? Do you wonder why you still haven’t gotten that dream job you have your heart set on? Or why the right...

Positive psychology is not a fad or pop psychology. Being an academic, it is my practice to keep an open-mind and to examine the empirical evidence behind “scientific” claims. The scientific research behind positive psychology cannot be denied and...

The Global Happiness Policy Report is produced by the Global Happiness Council (GHC) and contains papers by expert working groups on happiness for good governance. This report provides evidence and policy recommendations on best practices to promote...

Stephen, the Director of The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP) recently did an interview with The CEO Library where he shares profound insight on some of his favourite titles. Some of the questions Stephen’s answered during…

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of wellbeing that enables individuals, organisations and communities to thrive. It has tremendous potential for cultivating meaningful and fulfilling lives, and enhances the experiences of love, work, and play. Positive...

What is the difference between a coach and a psychotherapist? Which do you aspire to be?Let’s read on to learn the distinctions between the two roles.   Primary Focus Psychotherapy focuses on what client wants to achieve in life now. Will address past in...

Long ago in a small village, in a land that was far away, there was a place known as the House of a thousand mirrors. It was a magical place with dozens upon dozens of reflective glasses of all shapes, and sizes. One day, a happy little dog learned of this...

Positive Education Starts at Home Given the society in which we live today, children are not lacking in the materialistic items parents can give to them, but what is more important than this, is the child’s ability to do things for themselves, to...

There is a Chinese saying that if you hold your chopsticks very far from the end, you will live very far away from your parent’s home. I am not sure how very scientific this is but I can say this saying applies to me very well. Amongst all my friends,...

One of the greatest challenges business leaders face is steering their organizations successfully in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. While originally coined in 1998 by the military, VUCA is now the…

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude” - Cynthia Ozick (b. 1928) With Facebook and Google choosing Singapore as a base for their Asian headquarters, their unique corporate cultures have sparked interest and...

It can be a common misconception to think that, in order to be happy, you have to be successful and wealthy. Indeed, money is a fundamental part of life that is needed to pay for the necessities but in modern day society it can be easy for us to assume...

Everyone is in pursuit of happiness; it is ingrained in our actions for as long as we can remember. We trust we do know what happiness is, but what exactly promotes happiness within each of us Positive psychology has taken happiness into the realm of...

When I talk about life changing decisions I can certainly stop at a few stations in my life, but joining TSPP is one of the highlights if not THE HIGHLIGHT. I arrived in Singapore looking for the reason of my presence in this part of the world at this...

In every phase of our lives, we create memories. To quote Ama Ata Aido, it is humans, not places that make memories. We are the ones that create our own environment; the kind where relationships can flourish and bonds can be form. But memories can also be...

Without Compassion, the world will be empty. Humans would function without a soul. Humanity would never thrive. Imagine living in a world where nobody cares for anything other than themselves. There would be no feeling of empathy, concern or humaneness for...

Keep your fire burning in the right direction. The world might try to drag you down, but you can turn the tide. George Carlin once said, “Inside every cynic is a disappointed idealist.” Cynical people are those who often turn cold and bitter when their...

Being in a hypnotic state does not symbolise weakness. It will not make you lose control or consciousness. Hypnosis plays a pivotal role in the improvement of general health and can even help increase focus and attention. I had no knowledge on Hypnotherapy...

My goal was to obtain a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy. However I ended up getting so much more. I feel like the very hungry caterpillar that after eating my way through the menu of The School of Positive Psychology has come out of my cocoon as a...

The School of Positive Psychology will always have a special place in my heart, where for the first time I learned that I could do things which I never thought possible. I learned to connect with other people on a deeper level with an understanding to be...