The Man Who Invented Happiness Science: Marty Seligman
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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The Birth of Positive Psychology
This chapter explores the origins and evolution of positive psychology, highlighting a key researcher's contributions to the understanding of happiness and well-being. It discusses the transition from a focus on misery to the more uplifting constructs of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, mattering, and accomplishment, encapsulated in the PERMA model. A personal anecdote illustrates a transformative moment that shifted the author's perspective on parenting and psychology, inspiring a movement towards human flourishing.
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