A note on happiness, by the godfather of positive psychology

3 Jul

‘Happiness’ is a scientifically unwieldy notion, but there are three different forms of it if you can pursue. For the ‘Pleasant Life,’ you aim to have as much positive emotion as possible and learn the skills to amplify positive emotion. For the ‘Engaged Life,’ you identify your highest strengths and talents and recraft your life to use them as much as you can in work, love, friendship, parenting, and leisure. For the ‘Meaningful Life,’ you use your highest strengths and talents to belong to and serve something you believe is larger than the self.  — Martin Seligman

 

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One Response to “A note on happiness, by the godfather of positive psychology”

  1. Colton Nolasco July 24, 2012 at 12:21 am #

    Psychology is a very interesting subject. When i was younger i really wanted to be a psychologist. I also admire Sigmund Freud. :”":,

    Warmest wishes
    http://www.healthmedicinelab.com“>

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