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Positive psychology is a field of study that focuses on the science of what makes life worth living. It emphasizes the cultivation of happiness and well-being, not just for individuals, but also for society and organizations. Positive psychology explores subjective well-being, success, and relationships from a more optimistic perspective, seeking to improve the overall happiness and well-being of the world. Research in this field suggests that happy people not only experience better lives but also have a lower likelihood of experiencing job burnout. It aims to promote a more positive approach to understanding and enhancing the human experience.

Impact the World - Robert Mack

Yeah . So um positive psychology is the study and science of what makes life worth living , right ? So it's really the study in science of happiness for all of us slave people .

Impact the World - Robert Mack

And I know that at the time you took it , you went to University of Penn , you took a master's , but it was still a fairly new thing . So can you explain a little to those of us who are new to it what positive psychology is . Yeah .

Impact the World - Robert Mack

So it was a real pleasure to get to have him here in the studio for this conversation , which really is all about happiness , how we cultivate it , why we avoid it and some of our misconceptions about what happiness really is . Rob's masters is in positive psychology and his book Happiness From The Inside Out , which came out some years ago really details some of the key elements that we need to cultivate happiness . He also shares that his forthcoming book is called Love From The Inside Out and that will be released in just a couple of months .

Impact the World - Robert Mack

And let's put a little bit more focus on , you know , subjective well being and happiness and let's talk about success and relationships and some of the things that , you know , are often overlooked , at least from a more positive perspective . Um And by positive , we mean , not just that , you know , it makes you feel good , but also that it's good for society or it's good for organizations . And so it can add to the health um of an organization or a team or a couple or an individual .

Impact the World - Robert Mack

Yeah . So you wanted to study positive psychology for personal reasons . But the other side of you , you know , you've been a presenter for many years and , and you became an author with that book .