Receiving the Nobel Prize today,Al Gore said, "If you want to go quickly go alone. If you want to go far go together." He mentioned that this is an African Proverb. This wonderful quote is a great Recipe for Happiness. As a Positive Psychologist I know how important it is to be connected to others […]
Author Archives: Barbara Holstein
A Young Girl’s Diary-Ginger May-age 11
Ginger May, Preface "This isn’t a real book. Its’s a diary. ..and it’s going to be finished when I’m married. .When my love story comes in it will be interesting, but I’m only eleven now….There’s really nothing interesting like the divorce in ‘Mary Marie’ but something might happen. You never can tell. Anyway, you”ll see […]
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein quoted in the October/November issue of Heart and Soul Magazine
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, a nationally known positive psychologist, is quoted in the October/November 2007 issue of Heart and Soul magazine. The article, titled “What is Happy?”, discusses seven ways to happiness, with quotes by Dr. Holstein throughout. A few of the quotes: THE CULTURE CRISIS…The answer (to the pursuit of happiness for black women), […]
Bird’s Eye View of THE ENCHANTED SELF
Bird’s Eye View of THE ENCHANTED SELF and what it means to YOU! – Part 1 by: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein The Rebbe Nachman of Breslow often said, “Always remember-Joy is not merely incidental to your spiritual quest. It is vital.” As the years have gone by and I’ve been in the practice of psychology […]
Where’s Your Head? Think-Fabulous!
8. What makes you happy? Review your life for times when you absolutely had a ball, says positive psychologist Barbara Becker Holstein, Ed.D. Maybe you were four and rolling down a hill. Or you were 25 and laughing with friends so hard you cried. Or was it yesterday building a snowman with your grandchild? Reinvent […]
A Blessing As Fall Turns Toward Winter
May you be blessed with never falling into gloom even as fall turns toward winter. May you always be blessed with realizing that the sun will come out tomorrow and small wonders await your pleasure every day. Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via […]
Recognizing Early Potential-We All Have Some!
Today on the TODAY SHOW, November 12, 2007, Meredith Vieira mentioned that, "I played Jack’s very well," as a child. This may sound silly but from the point of view of THE ENCHANTED SELF Positive Psychology, this is very important information. Within this kind of self knowledge lies not only old information about oneself, both […]
More About The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy
It has been commonly known in the mental health field that in order to achieve good mental health a person needs self esteem. However, what has not been stressed adequately is the importance of our memories. Often memories are encouraged that help us recall what has not worked in our life, what was dysfunctional or […]