Image courtesy of Carin Rockind
Without a doubt you’ve heard about positive psychology. This is a relatively new field that is getting a lot of recognition now. With depression and loneliness on the rise, many of us often feel stuck or lost. Working with college level students, I see these trends now more than ever. This is the reason for this conversation.
My today’s guest is Carin Rockind. Carin is a leading expert on life purpose, women’s thriving and positive psychology, the science of human flourishing.
Having overcome armed robbery, domestic abuse and divorce, Carin has a way of connecting with others. She inspires others how to create of their own lives, overcome challenges, grow from trauma and turn pain into purpose.
As the former “Happiness Guru” on SiriusXM’s morning show for women, and a keynote speaker for conferences and companies including Capital One, Victoria’s Secret, AAA, BMW, and Progressive Insurance, she has helped thousands of people live to their fullest potential.
By the end of this episode, you’ll appreciate Carin’s quest for finding her purpose in life and will become excited about integrating the positive psychology and human flourishing into your own life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1.
How and why Carin became a positive psychologist, and what is the science of human flourishing
2.
What are some of the recent discoveries in this field, why they resonate the most with Carin and how they can be integrated in our own life
3.
What is negativity bias, why is it normal but not helpful and why focusing on your strengths is a better approach
4.
How Carin explains a sense of purpose, why each generation is seeking for it and what are the effects on your health and wellness
5.
What are Carin’s specific strategies for bringing more joy and happiness into her own life
6.
What are Carin’s favorite resources (including her own podcast)
CONTACTING OUR GUEST:
- Carin’s website, her PurposeGirl podcast and shop, her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels
- Carin’s Living on Purpose Guide
”We need to have a very intentional focus on positivity, on bouncing back, on resilience.”
Carin Rockind
WEB RESOURCES:
- Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson
- Authentichappiness.com – VIA (values in action) survey – look for Questionnaires
- Go Zen! – empowering kids with resilience skills
- The Flourishing Center – Positive psychology certification
BOOKS:
Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life
”Happiness is a choice – we are in control of happiness based on every day choices. The number one thing the happiest people have is close nourished relationships.”
Carin Rockind
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