Robert Louis Stephenson wrote, "There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. Happiness does not need to become the goal. We need a variety of experiences and moods to write about."
In the 1980’s Martin E.P. Seligman adopted the term, “positive psychology.” After years of studying the “learned helplessness” that characterized depression, he began to study how individuals could learn optimism.
In the 1980’s Martin E.P. Seligman adopted the term, “positive psychology.” After years of studying the “learned helplessness” that characterized depression, he began to study how individuals could learn optimism.
Seligman felt a search for “authentic happiness” made more sense than relying on psychology’s one-sided focus on illness and disorders.
Study optimism, courage and perseverance rooted in social and civil well-being. Consider how to gather simple pleasures. The process itself will attract feelings of exultation.
When nature provides a feast, take time to savor all the flavors. Positivity explodes in flight of birds and blooms. Take a pleasure interlude to revel in the marvels around. Squeeze out joy and appreciation for living, growing creatures, plants, and trees.
Move through a variety of moods as you consider "learned helplessness," optimism or courage.
Gather pleasure.
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