We talk with Dr. Paul Jenkins about a clear positivity model that explains why our brains swing between judging what is and building what’s next, and how that swing shows up in marriage. We walk away with simple tools that replace helpless frustration with choice, hope, and daily actions that actually change the tone at home.
• Dr. Jenkins’ shift from traditional therapy to positive psychology after a humbling bankruptcy
• Awareness precedes choice as a foundation for personal growth and relationship repair
• Two constant mind processes: evaluation of what is and creation of what is to be
• How comparison drives emotion and why “it could be worse” can create real relief
• Hope versus anxiety as outcomes of what we imagine is coming next
• Toxic positivity as denial of reality versus healthy positivity as making peace with reality
• Gratitude power-up as a five-day practice to notice what is good right now
• BB8 Better By Eight as a small daily creation habit for immediate upgrades
• Choosing love as a verb and a daily decision that shapes the marriage
Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.
Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book Store
Written by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduce
The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.
Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways:
Strongermarriage.org
Podcast.stongermarriage.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLife
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/
Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579
Dr. Dave Schramm:
http://drdaveschramm.com
http://drdavespeaks.com
Dr. Liz Hale:
http://www.drlizhale.com/
