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Social Comparison Processes and Well-Being

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by Pieternel Dijkstra and Abraham P. Buunk Social comparisons – comparing one’s own situation, characteristics, or achievements with those of others – are an essential […]

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CWB Board Member Sartaj Alag Works to Help People Grow through Well-Being

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by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager Sartaj Alag joined our center’s board with growth in mind. “I’ve always been intrigued by human growth. When and how […]

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A Positive Focus: Discovering Your Best Self through Strengths Academy

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by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager What do you like most and do best? How would your life be different if you stopped worrying about your […]

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Subjective Well-Being and Culture

by James E. Maddux, Ph.D., CWB Senior Scholar How would you rate your day today so far? When asked that question as part of the […]

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New Leadership Program Strengthens Well-Being through Polarities

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By: Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being Our center has partnered with Polarity Partnerships to offer a new leadership program to […]

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#TeamPositivity at University Career Services Spreads Well-Being at Mason

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Christie Michals and Philip Wilkerson by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager University Career Services employees Philip Wilkerson and Christie Michals are spreading well-being at Mason through their […]

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Coaching Alumni Profiles: Melanie Fenwick

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by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager Creating a culture of happiness and well-being at work is a goal that Melanie Fenwick accomplishes regularly with her team, […]

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Enhancing the Well-Being of International Students

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Perspectives from a Community College by Catalina Novac, Ph.D., Northern Virginia Community College Many international students choose to study at George Mason University. These students […]

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Leadership, Resilience, and Well-Being Degree Alumna Founds Training Center

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by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager Laura Buckwald, the first recipient of Mason’s MAIS – Individualized Concentration: Leadership, Resilience, and Well-Being degree, studied under the individualized […]

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Positive Leadership Certificate Program Empowers Leaders

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by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager Leaders face many stressful situations and challenging problems in the workplace, but in the middle of all that, one simple […]