"It studies 'positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions... it aims to improve quality of life.'"
This subfield focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to human flourishing, including perseverance.
Perseverance: The ability to persist through obstacles and setbacks towards a goal or vision, and to maintain motivation and focus in the face of adversity.
Resilience: The ability to recover from or adapt to difficult or challenging situations, and to maintain a sense of well-being and optimism in the midst of adversity.
Grit: A combination of passion and perseverance, and the ability to maintain effort over a long period of time.
Mindfulness: The practice of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, without judgment or distraction, and the ability to cultivate a sense of calm and clarity.
Positive emotions: Including joy, gratitude, hope, and optimism, and the ability to cultivate and maintain these emotions over time.
Strengths: The unique qualities and characteristics that define an individual, and the ability to identify and cultivate these strengths in oneself and others.
Flow: The experience of being fully immersed in an activity, where time seems to pass quickly and effortlessly, and a sense of satisfaction and meaning is derived.
Positive relationships: The importance of supportive and nurturing relationships in promoting well-being and resilience, and the ability to cultivate these relationships in one's personal and professional life.
Meaning and purpose: The importance of having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life, and the ability to cultivate these qualities through personal growth and development.
Gratitude: The practice of acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of one's life, and the ability to cultivate a sense of gratitude as a habit of mind.
Grit: Grit is a person's ability to persevere and maintain their passion and long-term goals even in the face of setbacks, obstacles, and failure. Grit is a behavioral trait that is essential for success in various domains in life.
Resilience: Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from setbacks and adversities, both in personal and professional settings. Resilient individuals face challenges with ease and adapt to the changing circumstances, without losing hope and positivity.
Optimism: Optimism is the tendency to expect positive outcomes in the future, even when faced with challenging situations. Optimistic individuals tend to perceive failures as temporary setbacks and look for opportunities to learn and grow from them.
Hope: Hope is a positive emotion that is associated with the belief that one can make significant changes in their life and achieve their long-term goals. Hope is essential in maintaining motivation, perseverance, and a positive attitude towards life.
Self-efficacy: Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to accomplish specific tasks, goals, and challenges. Self-efficacious individuals tend to be more motivated, persistent, and willing to put in the effort required to achieve their goals.
Character strengths: Character strengths are the positive traits that individuals possess and exhibit in their day-to-day life. Character strengths related to perseverance include grit, persistence, self-control, and self-discipline.
Growth mindset: Growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and dedication. Individuals with a growth mindset tend to be more resilient and perseverant in the face of challenges as they believe that they can learn and improve continuously.
Flow: Flow is a state of consciousness where individuals are fully immersed in an activity, and time seems to fly by. Flow is associated with a sense of intrinsic motivation, challenge, and skill, which enables individuals to persevere and achieve their goals.
Emotional intelligence: Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, manage, and express emotions effectively. Emotional intelligence is associated with perseverance, as individuals who are emotionally intelligent tend to regulate their emotions better and maintain a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, without judgment. Mindfulness helps individuals develop resilience, improve focus, and maintain a positive attitude even in the midst of adversities.
"Positive psychology began as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when Martin Seligman chose it as the theme for his term as president of the American Psychological Association."
"It is a reaction against past practices, which tended to focus on mental illness and emphasized maladaptive behavior and negative thinking."
"It builds on the humanistic movement by Abraham Maslow, Rollo May, and Carl Rogers, which encourages an emphasis on happiness, well-being, and positivity."
"Positive psychology largely relies on concepts from the Western philosophical tradition, such as the Aristotelian concept of eudaimonia, which is typically rendered in English with the terms 'flourishing', 'the good life' or even 'happiness'."
"Positive psychologists suggested a number of factors may contribute to happiness and subjective well-being, for example: social ties with a spouse, family, friends, colleagues, and wider networks; membership in clubs or social organizations; physical exercise; and the practice of meditation."
"Spirituality can also lead to increased individual happiness and well-being. Spiritual practice and religious commitment is a possible source for increased well-being studied within positive psychology."
"Happiness may rise with increasing income, though it may plateau or even fall when no further gains are made or after a certain cut-off amount."
"It aims to improve quality of life."
"Positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions."
"It is a reaction against past practices, which tended to focus on mental illness and emphasized maladaptive behavior and negative thinking."
"It builds on the humanistic movement by Abraham Maslow, Rollo May, and Carl Rogers."
"It aims to improve quality of life and happiness, often using these terms interchangeably."
"The practice of meditation, physical exercise, and social ties with a spouse, family, friends, colleagues, and wider networks."
"Spiritual practice and religious commitment is a possible source for increased well-being studied within positive psychology."
"Happiness may plateau or even fall when no further gains are made or after a certain cut-off amount."
"Positive psychology largely relies on concepts from the Western philosophical tradition, such as the Aristotelian concept of eudaimonia, which is typically rendered in English with the terms 'flourishing', 'the good life' or even 'happiness'."
"Social ties with a spouse, family, friends, colleagues, and wider networks may contribute to happiness and well-being."
"It began as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when Martin Seligman chose it as the theme for his term as president of the American Psychological Association."
"It aims to improve quality of life."