Show notes
In the last 15 years researchers in the field of Positive Psychology have discovered amazing things about our minds. They debunked some long-held myths and are helping us better understand human behavior, including creativity. In this episode Dr. Tina Hallis talks about the connection between positivity and creativity, the important difference between positivity and positive thinking, and how you can increase positivity in your life.
What You’ll Learn
* What the research says on how positivity increases creativity
* How cortisol impacts our body
* Tina’s favorite strategies for increasing positivity
About Tina Hallis
Tina Hallis, Ph.D., is a professional speaker and founder of The Positive Edge. She spent more than 20 years as a scientist in the biotechnology field. Then, in 2011, she discovered a new and exciting science called Positive Psychology, which focuses on how we can all live our best life. Tina was so fascinated by this science, she decided to hang up her lab coat, and start her own company, The Positive Edge, so she could bring this life-changing information into organizations. Because she believes if there is one place we could use help staying positive, it’s at work.
Tina is certified in Positive Psychology through the WholeBeing Institute, she is an Authorized Partner for Everything DiSC, and a Professional Member of the National Speaker’s Association.
Resources
* The Positive Edge – Tina Hallis’ website
* The research by Richard Davidson on happiness
The Weekly Challenge
Pick out one tip that Tina shared and try it for one week. How did it go? Share your experiences below in the comments section.
Transcript
Feel like reading instead of listening? Download the free PDF Transcript or read it below. Enjoy!
Transcript for Episode #040: How Positivity Can Increase Creativity
Amy Climer: Welcome to The Deliberate Creative podcast Episode 40. I am so excited today because we have a special guest on the show, Dr. Tina Hallis, who is a positive psychology expert and a friend that I have known for a few years. Tina has an interesting background. She started out as a biochemist, working in a lab, and then a few years ago, she made this huge career shift and moved into studying positive psychology and positivity, and started her own business called The Positive Edge. It has been very cool to see her grow her business and grow herself, really. I met her right as she was starting her business and so I have seen that progression and very awesome, very cool.
Tina is going to talk to us about how positivity can impact creativity, and also how you can bring more positivity in your life. She makes an important distinction between positivity and positive thinking and happiness. They are not all the same thing, which is something I did not know. You will hear it from Tina why this matters and why this will impact creativity in your teams in your organizations. So here is Dr. Tina Hallis.
Tina, thank you so much for being on The Deliberate Creative podcast. Welcome to the show.
Tina Hallis: Thank you Amy. I am excited to be here.
Amy Climer: Awesome! So can you start off and tell us a little bit about yourself, who you are and what you do?
Tina Hallis: Sure. I founded this company called The Positive Edge, really based on helping people build their positivity. My background is science. I have a PhD in chemistry, of all things,
What You’ll Learn
* What the research says on how positivity increases creativity
* How cortisol impacts our body
* Tina’s favorite strategies for increasing positivity
About Tina Hallis
Tina Hallis, Ph.D., is a professional speaker and founder of The Positive Edge. She spent more than 20 years as a scientist in the biotechnology field. Then, in 2011, she discovered a new and exciting science called Positive Psychology, which focuses on how we can all live our best life. Tina was so fascinated by this science, she decided to hang up her lab coat, and start her own company, The Positive Edge, so she could bring this life-changing information into organizations. Because she believes if there is one place we could use help staying positive, it’s at work.
Tina is certified in Positive Psychology through the WholeBeing Institute, she is an Authorized Partner for Everything DiSC, and a Professional Member of the National Speaker’s Association.
Resources
* The Positive Edge – Tina Hallis’ website
* The research by Richard Davidson on happiness
The Weekly Challenge
Pick out one tip that Tina shared and try it for one week. How did it go? Share your experiences below in the comments section.
Transcript
Feel like reading instead of listening? Download the free PDF Transcript or read it below. Enjoy!
Transcript for Episode #040: How Positivity Can Increase Creativity
Amy Climer: Welcome to The Deliberate Creative podcast Episode 40. I am so excited today because we have a special guest on the show, Dr. Tina Hallis, who is a positive psychology expert and a friend that I have known for a few years. Tina has an interesting background. She started out as a biochemist, working in a lab, and then a few years ago, she made this huge career shift and moved into studying positive psychology and positivity, and started her own business called The Positive Edge. It has been very cool to see her grow her business and grow herself, really. I met her right as she was starting her business and so I have seen that progression and very awesome, very cool.
Tina is going to talk to us about how positivity can impact creativity, and also how you can bring more positivity in your life. She makes an important distinction between positivity and positive thinking and happiness. They are not all the same thing, which is something I did not know. You will hear it from Tina why this matters and why this will impact creativity in your teams in your organizations. So here is Dr. Tina Hallis.
Tina, thank you so much for being on The Deliberate Creative podcast. Welcome to the show.
Tina Hallis: Thank you Amy. I am excited to be here.
Amy Climer: Awesome! So can you start off and tell us a little bit about yourself, who you are and what you do?
Tina Hallis: Sure. I founded this company called The Positive Edge, really based on helping people build their positivity. My background is science. I have a PhD in chemistry, of all things,