It brings the reader up-to-date- in theory and research about living a good life while teaching about past efforts to find it. He includes exercises to practice for greater life satisfaction.

This book is thoughtful, instructive and gently humorous while broadening one's outlook to include all of humanity and life.

It can benefit students, parents, teachers and anyone interested in improving their own life and that of others.

How you use two words can help you see that fact and make an impressive difference in your life.

Never is one. Think about "you never" do this or that or to yourself "I can never" and "You'll never amount to much". There isn't much there that does amount to much and it is self-defeating, and unmotivating. In fact that negativity strikes at the heart of a person who is receiving the brunt of the unhappiness of the sender.

Reactions will vary. A few strong willed persons might take that as a challenge and rise above the block. However it still may leave a mark and does not create a good relationship with the speaker.

It is better to get rid of that form of speech and replace it with something like "What you are doing won't help you grow. Try this." More in my next blog. {moscomment}

This is my 56 page e-book to help people move forward toward greater joy in their lives.

Each key is designed with a story, discussion, applications and lead to the research in the growing science of Positive Psychology and the use of it in Coaching.

1. Peterson, C. "Primer in Positive Psychology, Oxford Press, New York, August 24, 2006.

2. Snyder, C.R. & Lopez, S. J. "Positive Psychology, The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths", Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Ca. July 4, 2006.