Prioritising Positivity with Dr Suzy Green

Published: March 10, 2020, 7 p.m.

I'm delighted to have Dr Suzy Green back on the show today. Suzy was one of my lecturers when I completed the Masters of Coaching Psychology at The University of Sydney (some time ago now) and today I'm proud to call her a colleague. I'm also thrilled to be introducing you to her new book, The Positivity Prescription: A six week wellbeing program based on the science of positive psychology.\n\nOver the past 20 years Suzy has asserted herself as a pioneer of Positive Psychology. She is the founder of the Sydney-based The Positivity Institute and her evidence-based psychological strategies have helped thousands of Australians prevent and overcome mental health issues.\n\nWith the release of The Positivity Prescription, Suzy is excited to be sharing her knowledge and experience with a broader audience.\n\nIn this conversation Suzy and I discuss:\n\n \u2022What it means to 'flourish,' psychologically-speaking.\n \u2022Her hopes for The Positivity Prescription and bringing positive psychology to a broader audience.\n \u2022How positivity and happiness differ and what the science says about the benefits of positivity. \n \u2022The six 'Ms' of wellbeing - Meaning, Might, Mood, Motivation, Mindfulness and Mindset\n \u2022How have the 6Ms have helped her face challenges and live a flourishing life. \n \u2022Suzy's tips for living a flourishing life, and\n \u2022Where to buy the book!\n\nSuzy does a marvelous job in this interview of not only explaining the science of positivity in simple terms but also sharing her personal examples of how she puts that science to work in her life with verve and gusto.\n\nListen in to learn a little more about living a flourishing life.\n\nFor a full transcript, guest profile, expert tips and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit potential.com.au/podcast or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message