Comments on: Positive psychology exhausts me: Requires so much self-discipline.

By: "Tis The Season for Buying: Why Not Buy Happiness? | Quicken Personal Finance Blog

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:46:23 +0000

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By: Self-discipline, tranquility and snacking | Still Life

Self-discipline, tranquility and snacking | Still Life — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:53:35 +0000

[...] I found Penelope Trunk Blog, which captures my thoughts about the self-discipline issue, namely, that if it were so easy to get, we'd all have it. This blog post led me to another [...]

By: Accidental Vacation « Insomniac memos

Accidental Vacation « Insomniac memos — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:17:58 +0000

[...] insight: After years of obsessive research about what makes people happy, I have determined that self-discipline is the key to happiness. Andself-discipline is really difficult, but not in the context of routine. So I love routine and [...]

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:39:56 +0000

your pretty attractive you should be happy about that.

Sam

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:53:30 +0000

You're great Penelope. Keep up the good work!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:38:30 +0000

Positive Psychology is designed to help the individual use their strengths to create a fulfilling and meaningful life. It depends on what that particular individual wants from their life on how the solution is approached. Self discipline is a good idea anyway, but does not necessarily mean it is required for Positive Psychology…. it requires that the individual gain a focus on their strengths and develop a goal to achieve. Not everyone knows what they want to be when they grow up.

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Day 139: Seward, Alaska | Cruisesurfingz — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:01:18 +0000

[...] quite motivated after reading a whole bunch of blogs lately. Incidentally I came across this interesting post about the secret to happiness is not actually positive thinking but self-discipline (I agree but I [...]

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Day 158: Operation Xtreme Summer Fun | Cruisesurfingz — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:24:45 +0000

[...] call this positive thinking. Or even The Law of Attraction. I think it's as simple as having self-discipline to be your best [...]

By: austen hayes

austen hayes — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:23:51 +0000

Hi…This is absolutely great! I'm a clinical psychologist, just finished a book with much of the theme centered in benefits of positive thinking, personal strengths, etc., all towards a healthier heart. And, I might add, using some of Sonya's work. I was not at all upset by the things you say…they are so reasonable and correct. If all success was based on the knowing and that was enough, we would all be out there immediately, thin, smart, and very rich! Bravo for a good laugh!

By: Froztwolf

Froztwolf — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:57:31 +0000

This article mirrors my own concerns with most of the self-improvement and positive psychology industries: They tell you what to do, but fail to describe how to achieve it. And on the rare occasion that they do describe the 'how', it's usually something that requires constant self-discipline.

That said, I haven't given up on these fields. If I know what to do, at least I know when I'm not doing it. If I'm feeling miserable, at least I might know why.
The more you understand your own psychology, the simpler and more manageable your inner life becomes.