Here are some helpful podcasts, videos, and books which can inform you about how positivity and gratitude can have positive implications on your mental health. Many of these involve the collaboration of Sonja Lybumirsky, a leading researcher in positive activities and positivity ratios.
The “How” of Happiness during Covid-19 and Beyond
In this video, researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky outlines previous research and presents a new model which suggests boosting connection and practicing kindness can promote well-being and other positive outcomes.
Gratitude Brings Happiness
In this video, Sonja Lyubomirsky describes her research on the implications of gratitude and positivity on well-being. She describes how a simple reminder to consider things you are grateful for in your life can have a profound impact on well-being and happiness.
Happiness Takes Work
In Dan Harris’ podcast, Ten Percent Happier, Sonja Lyubomirsky discusses the power of social connection and its strong implications for well-being and happiness. Additionally, Lyubomirsky describes ways individuals can increase their social connections throughout their lives.
Happiness in Times of Uncertainty
In this BBVA podcast, Sonja Lyubomirsky speaks about her experiences in research in her attempts to find things that can make people happier. Specifically, she discusses research which can be useful for increasing happiness during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ted Talks
This link goes to a Ted Talk Playlist titled “10 days of positive thinking.” This playlist is presented as a challenge for each participant to watch one of the videos each day for ten days. Video topics include “Less stuff, more happiness,” “Where joy hides and how to find it,” and “Why you should make useless things?.”