Positive Psychology is the "scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008). And in this episode, you'll learn how gratitude, optimism, resilience, and even forgiveness can alter your mindset and lead to positive results in your career and life. But how do you put all of this into practice in a structured and scientifically proven way? It is safe to say that our guest today knows a thing or two about the best practices to find joy in our lives. Dr. Jennifer Cheavens has been studying positive psychology since the mid-90s and has been teaching it at prestigious universities such as The Ohio State University since 2009. Join this insightful and practical conversation to learn more about this fascinating science as Dr. Cheavens talks about how it can help you find meaning and purpose in your career and life. Don't forget to tune into episode 5 where Arlene and Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark and Natasha C. Palmer, M.A., talk about how to make and maintain friends as an adult. Find the episode here. In this episode, we cover:-What positive psychology is.-Ways to cultivate hope.-Myths about positive psychology.-Applying positive psychology in life and career.-How to embrace failure and use it to succeed.-What goal mapping is. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here! Connect with Dr. Jennifer Cheavens :-Learn more about her work by visiting the Ohio State University website.-Connect with her via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE. More about Dr. Jennifer Cheavens: Jennifer (Jen) Cheavens is a Professor of Psychology at the Ohio State University and author of a new textbook, The Science and Application of Positive Psychology. Jen completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at James Madison University and her Master's degree in Experimental Psychology from Old Dominion University - both with Arlene!!  During the completion of her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Kansas, Jen studies ways to increase hope and incorporate hope into psychological interventions. Jen completed her internship, post-doctoral fellowship, and first faculty position at Duke University Medical School.  In her current role, she teaches classes, works with undergraduate and graduate students, and studies positive psychology as well as disorders of emotion dysregulation, including Borderline Personality Disorder.