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| © 2001-2007 the simplicity forum |
| Simpler Living: In Pursuit of a Good Life Join the major researchers, activists, and leaders in the multidisciplinary field of simplicity in an exploration of the many paths to living a more sane, balanced, and fulfilling life. |
 | Are Psychological and Ecological Well-Being | |
| Compatible? The Role of Values, Mindfulness, and Lifestyle ~ This paper published in the Social Indicators Research Journal and authored by Kirk Warren Brown and the Forum's own Tim Kasser "offers clues to a sustainable way of life that enhances both personal and collective well-being." |
| Are Shorter Work Hours Good for the Environment ~ This | |
| report published by the Center for Economic and Policy Research compares the European and U.S. models of labor productivity and energy consumption and finds that a decrease in hours worked translates into positive environmental benefits. |
| Finding Alternatives to Materialism ~ This is a | |
| chronological summary of the notes from the Positive Psychology Center's meetings of social science experts asking what they might do to "help provide alternatives to excessive dependence on materialism." Click here for a Thematic Summary of those meetings. |
| If I Were a Rich Man ~ In this article offered on the | |
| Psychology Matters website (sponsored by the American Psychological Association) "psychologists show how pursuit of material wealth and pursuit of happiness are not the same." |
| More Young People Pursuing Simpler Life ~ This | |
| Associated Press article cites research demonstrating that more people in their 20's and 30's are choosing to "seek happiness by cutting back, slowing down." |
| Simple Wellness ~ Caution: This is a LARGE file (12 | |
| MB). The overarching research questions addressed in this dissertation by MaryAnne Murray "inquire into the internal process that leads to deliberate lifestyle change (simplification) and the meaning of voluntary simplicity practice in the health and wellbeing of the individual within his/her community." |
| Shaping Pro Environment Behaviors ~ In this article | |
| offered on the Psychology Matters website (sponsored by the American Psychological Association) we learn what kinds of messages might work to promote more sustainable (or simple) behaviors and social change. |
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