Chris Weinkauff Duranso, Ph.D.
Positive Psychologist
PhD in Positive Developmental Psychology (Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA)
Lecturer
University of Rhode Island
Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, and Psychology
Author, Public Speaker
You may want to skip the COVID cocktail hour....
Avoid getting caught up in the us vs. them mentality: In group and out group mentalities
Balancing internal and external locus of control: Chaos on the outside can lead to chaos inside!
Detour: Being open to changing your plans (or your mind)!
Fresh air for fresh perspective!
When the shit show is as bitter as lemons...Avoid toxic positivity.
Movement for sanity: Hows and whys, even if you are stuck inside
The importance of patience: For yourself and others
Working from home is better than not working, yet still stressful... here are some tips...
What is an autotelic personality, and how do I get one?
Eudaimonia: A Life Worth Living
Get off the hedonic treadmill: The difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness
Allow yourself to be imperfect, angry, sad: Just 'be'
Fear and dread of present or future events: A dark cloud on your emotional and physical well-being
Trust that science knowledge changes, just like humans do!
Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing how to even if you can't get to the forest.....
More on flow for you to consider
Finding your flow
Expressive and creative action alleviates stress
How we write our life story can impact our mental health