The 5 Most Popular Pieces I Have Ever Written

Over the years there have been a few pieces of writing I have done that have really captured public interest. Here is a greatest hits of sorts of topics ranging from revenge to happiness. I hope you enjoy them and share them with others:

1. What happy people do differently:

 In this cover article from Psychology Today co-author Todd Kashdan and I offer a new take on happiness. 

http://tinyurl.com/o6d5a5h 

2. Revenge is good for you:

Everyone knows that revenge is bad. Except for when it is good. 

http://tinyurl.com/oeqcc7b  

3. 5 Myths about positive psychology:

Because it is positive people want to believe in positive psychology. Although there are many terrific scientific findings emerging from this field there are some that have been mis-interpreted. 

 http://tinyurl.com/cf5tb87 

4. Are hook-ups psychologically healthy?

I wrote an uncharacteristic piece on sex just to see how popular a topic it is. More than 80 thousand people read the post and the number grows daily. Read it to see what's so tantalizing! 

 http://tinyurl.com/oqlsx7x 

5. Your happiest days are behind you. 

In this TEDx talk I argue that the past is an overlooked repository of happiness. I also have the opportunity to tell one of my favorite stories:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QTVv9tAlIE&feature=youtu.be  

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