Happiness for people who can't stand positive thinking

"Having studied under Positive Psychology pioneer Dr. Martin Seligman, and having read a great deal on the art-science of happiness and the role of optimism in well-being, I was at first incredulous of a book with the no doubt intentionally semi-scandalous title of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. But, as it often turns out, author Oliver Burkeman argues for a much more sensible proposition — namely, that we’ve created a culture crippled by the fear of failure, and that the most important thing we can do to enhance our psychoemotional wellbeing is to embrace uncertainty."

Against Positive Thinking: Uncertainty as the Secret of Happiness | Brain Pickings

Happiness Conference 2012

"Join activists and experts in a broad-ranging conversation about an old ideal, the pursuit of happiness! In July, 2011, the United Nations urged all member nations to make “the pursuit of happiness” the goal of their governments and find ways to measure their success. Don’t miss this exciting conference exploring the potential of this new movement. At this conference you’ll...

• Learn about the vital new worldwide movement for happiness
• Find out about how you can use the Happiness Initiative to improve your community
• Learn about the connection between happiness and sustainability
• Help plan “Pursuit of Happiness Day” (April 13) for 2013
• Hear prominent authors including Eric Weiner, The Geography of Bliss; Vicki Robin, Your Money or Your Life; Cecile Andrews, Less is More; and John de Graaf, Affluenza.
• Meet leaders of happiness movement in the US, including Laura Musikanski, director of the Happiness Initiative, Tom Barefoot of GNH USA, and Dr. Ryan Howell, creator of the Happiness Initiative survey."

Happiness Conference 2012

What Really Makes People Happy

"...when times are tough, the way out is in actively noticing new things. The essence of happiness is that feeling of engagement with the world and with other people."

In other words, instead of waiting for this daunting moment to pass, we can try to seize and shape it, to lighten it—however we please. "

What Really Makes People Happy - Finding Happiness - Oprah.com