Shane J. Lopez

How do some people make good things happen and bounce back from setbacks? Why do they lead happier, healthier, more productive lives? It's because they have hope -- not because of luck, or intelligence, or money. So, what exactly is hope and how can you get it, too? Using discoveries from the largest study of hopeful people ever conducted, world-renowned expert on the psychology of hop

This title examines widespread myths about happiness, presenting research evidence demonstrating that these beliefs are fictional, and explores their ramifications in everyday life in areas such as happiness, money, success, relationships and more.

Positive psychology is a movement that emphasizes what is right with people rather than what is wrong with them. Most of psychology tends to focus on negatives and mental illness. Positive psychology is an attempt to redress the balance and focus on the positive aspects of life (human strengths and virtues that are found in the happiest people).Positive psychology developme

SHANE J. LOPEZ, Ph.D , is a psychologist, Gallup Senior Scientist, and Research Director of the Clifton Strengths Institute. Prior to joining Gallup, he was an award-winning professor and researcher for a decade at University of Kansas's School of Education, where he trained many career counselors. He has published more than 100 articles and chapters plus ten books. As a consultant, he has worked