Category: Positive Psychology

Psychology has long moved away from philosophy which regarded the brain as separate from the body, and gone are the days where psychology was studied from the viewpoint of religion which was largely interested in the morality of humankind. Early attempts at empirical psychology like craniometry, which proposed that brain size correlates with intelligence and…

Everybody has to face a stressful situation or traumatic incidents at some point in their lives but people deal with these difficult situations differently. Some people get drained, emotional and exhausted while others cope and deal head on with the situation. People generally adapt well over time to life changing situations and being resilient can…

Table of contents The Roots of Resilience The Protective Factors and Resilience Implications Conclusion The term resilience literally means to ‘bounce back’ from adverse conditions. Resilience as a concept can be viewed from two different perspectives that are, resilience as a personal trait and resilience as a process. Resilience can be described as a relatively…

The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal that transcends cultural and geographic boundaries. People from all walks of life seek happiness as a fundamental human aspiration. This essay will analyze the pursuit of happiness, exploring its history, debates, development, and resolution. The concept of the pursuit of happiness has deep roots in Western philosophy,…

Table of contents Introduction Structural Similarities Shared Functions Common Procedural Elements Conclusion The legislative branch, a fundamental component of democratic governance, plays a crucial role in shaping and enacting laws. Despite the diversity in political systems worldwide, the legislative branches of various countries exhibit striking similarities in structure, functions, and processes. This essay aims to…

In , the term “gratitude” can be defined conceptually as a worldview adopted by individuals that inclines towards observing and valuing the positive aspects of life occurrences. (A. M. Wood, Froh, & Geraghty, 2010). Research had demonstrated the various benefits of practicing gratitude in our day-to-day lives, particularly in the psychological, emotional and physical domains.…

Most people think that happiness is due to situations that include things we want, such as being married, having a high income or being in a culture that supports you. But those things actually aren’t a factor of whether someone is happy or well. The difference between happy and unhappy people lies in their thought…

Positive psychology is defined in many different ways. The Positive Psychology Institute describes it as the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The positive psychology movement was started by Martin Seligman, also known as the father of positive psychology. Psychology has mainly been focused around treating mental illnesses,…

Nelson Mandela is indeed a great man for the world and a great former president to those of Africa. He became an inspiration as of today, Why? Not just because of his famous quotes but because of himself being a champion of Human Rights, Dignity and Freedom to South Africa. Currently, we are celebrating his…

No matter how prepared someone may think they are, everyone encounters setbacks at some point in their lives. The difficult thing about it is that regardless of similar setbacks, everyone’s solutions are different in some way. You can spend hours on the internet trying to find out how people solved their problems, but those things…