Emilia Lahti (M.Sc., MAPP) is a researcher whose work revolves around understanding how individuals summon strength in the face of extreme adversity and come out of hardships with a newly discovered sense of purpose and adaptability. Emilia studied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania under Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of the field. Through her current PhD work on the Finnish construct of sisu (denoting extraordinary mental toughness and determination), Emilia seeks to create practical, empowering solutions that alleviate human suffering and increase well-being on a global scale.
The Challenge: You can’t stick to resolutions (diets, exercise regiments, a book project) you know would make you happier.The Science: You CAN make a change and transform your habits!The Solution Follow this one snappy formula and reap huge benefits. Research shows that 50-60% of individual happiness is determined by biological factors and our life circumstances. At first, […]
