The Power of Positive Psychology: Promoting Happiness and Well-being
Keywords:
Positive psychology, HappinessAbstract
Positive psychology studies and promotes pleasure, well-being, and thriving. Psychology now focuses on human potential and optimum functioning rather than mental health issues and pathology. This abstract describes how positive psychology promotes pleasure and well-being. Positive psychology stresses positive emotions, strengths, virtues, and experiences to improve well-being. It understands that well-being is more than just the absence of bad feelings or issues. Great psychology helps people develop their talents, build positive connections, and live a meaningful life by concentrating on the positive. Positive psychology research has shown that pleasure, appreciation, optimism, and love improve people. These emotions improve health, cognition, and social functioning. Practicing good emotions may boost life satisfaction and resilience. Positive psychology also emphasises character qualities. Using characteristics like creativity, compassion, bravery, and knowledge may make you feel fulfilled and successful. Positive psychologists recommend using strengths in work, relationships, and personal objectives to improve well-being and success. Good psychology stresses positive interactions and social ties.
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