Positive Psychology
Positive thinking has tremendous power. Positive emotions are associated with better health, a longer life, and a higher sense of well-being. Chronic anger, worry, and hostility, on the other hand, increase the risk of developing heart disease.
Being happy comes naturally and easily to some people. Others must put in the effort.
How does one go about achieving happiness?
This is where positive psychology comes into play. This relatively new area of study has been investigating how people and institutions can support the pursuit of greater satisfaction and meaning. It has revealed several paths to happiness:
Looking for pleasurable emotions and sensations.
Fully engaging: Pursuing goals and activities that fully engage you.
Doing good entails looking for meaning outside of oneself.
Savouring pleasure entails focusing your attention on the sensation of pleasure as it occurs and consciously enjoying the experience as it unfolds.
Being mindful means paying attention to what is happening in the present moment and accepting it without judgment.
Self-compassion entails consoling yourself as needed, nurturing yourself, and motivating yourself to try again.
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