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What Is Positive Psychology & Why Is It Important?
Jul 22, 2024 · What positive psychology focuses on in a nutshell. Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including: Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, …
Positive Mindset: How to Develop a Positive Mental Attitude
Oct 20, 2024 · It is probably not a surprise to you that positivity is, inherently, at the center of positive psychology. Positivity doesn’t always refer to simply smiling and looking cheerful, …
Martin Seligman’s Positive Psychology Theory
Oct 28, 2024 · Martin Seligman’s Positive Psychology Theory. In 1999, psychologist Martin Seligman became president of the US’s largest and most prestigious body of …
Courage: An Essential Virtue for Authentic Living - PositivePsychology.com
Oct 17, 2024 · Why Courage Can Lead to Happiness. Courage can lead to happiness because it enables us to face our fears, show up in our relationships, embrace personal growth, and live …
19 Top Positive Psychology Interventions + How to Apply Them
Jul 18, 2024 · For many years, the prime focus of psychology was to diagnose and treat people with mental health problems and psychopathological issues. However, this focus began to shift …
How to Motivate Someone, Including Yourself - PositivePsychology.com
Oct 16, 2024 · Emotions as Feedback. Changes in emotion, behavior, and wellbeing can be used as feedback to motivate others in productive ways. Interventions that alter emotional states …
The Science of Happiness in Positive Psychology 101
Jun 27, 2023 · 26 Jan 2017 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Happiness has been a human pursuit for as long as we can remember, and positive …
Learned Optimism: Is Martin Seligman’s Glass Half Full?
Jul 31, 2024 · Before examining the findings on optimism’s benefits, let’s consider exactly what the two entail. Pessimism has been defined as: “[the] anticipation of good or bad things to …
What are Positive and Negative Emotions and Do We Need Both?
Jun 13, 2024 · A Look at the Psychology. People have been studying emotions for thousands of years. Given the heavy focus on feelings, it’s not surprising that we know quite a bit about …