The following is a compilation of resources pertaining to the topics of Positive Psychology, Happiness and/or Gratitude.  The titles are linked to the corresponding article.  Note that for Dr. Emmons, Lyubomirsky and Seligman, their names link to their resoective web-sites and “Publications” links to their respective publications.

Finally, note that this compilation is not exhaustive as there are considerably more authors and publications on these topics, however, following the nested links within the links provided below will assist you in your search for further resources.

Books

 Dr. Robert Emmons

 Thanks!: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier

Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier

Review

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

The How Of Happiness

 Review

Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman

Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

Summary

Publications / Papers

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Happiness, Well-Being, and Character Strengths: Outcomes for Families and Siblings of Persons With Mental Retardation

Dr. Robert Emmons             Publications

Cultivating Gratitude: An Interview with Robert Emmons, PH.D.
Highlights from the Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky        Publications

Dr. Michael McCullough      Publications

Is it Possible to Become Happier? (And If So, How?)

Articles

ACFNEWSOURCE

Gratitude Theory

AUSEINET

So What is Positive Psychology? - Pg. 18

Graziadio Business Report

Gratitude at Work

Health Leader

7 Ways to Gratitude
Giving Thanks
Grateful-ology

PSYBLOG

3 Happiness Enhancing Activities With Evidence They Work
9 Ways Happiness Leads to Success
10 Grateful Steps to Happiness
Being Happy: Enjoyable Activities Beat Improved Life Circumstances
Better Mood From Gratitude: 1 Week Reminder
Better Mood From Gratitude: 2 Minute Exercise - Start Now!
Do We Know What Makes Us Happy?
Experiences Beat Possessions: Why Materialism Causes Unhappiness
Gratitude Enhanced by Focusing on End of Pleasurable Experience
Hedonist Philosopher Epicurus Was Right About Happiness (Mostly)
How to Be Happy, Confucian Style
Is Happier Always Better? Socially Yes, Financially No
Practicing Gratitude
Practicing Gratitude Can Iincrease Happiness by 25%
Sustainable Happiness: Why It’s All About the Day-to-Day
The New Science of Happiness
What is Happiness?

Psychology Today

Four Paths to a Happier You
Gratitude
Gratitude: Commit Random Acts of Art
Growing Gratitude Creatively
How To Be Happier - in Four East Lessons
Is It Possible To Become Lastingly Happier?
Make a Gratitude Adjustment
Positive Psychology
What If I’d Never Met My Husband?
What Is Positive Psychology, and What It It Not?

The Psychologist

Gratitude - Parent of All Virtues

Links

Authentic Happiness
Positive Psychology Center
The Happiness Institute

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