You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson APN04 - Happiness = Virtues in Action
Aug 7, 2015
Discover the transformative power of virtues like wisdom, courage, and love in the pursuit of happiness. Dive into the roots of Positive Psychology and uncover personal strengths that can lead to a fuller, more meaningful life. Explore how aligning actions with these core virtues can create a path to lasting joy and fulfillment.
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Psychology's Imbalance
- 20th-century psychology focused heavily on negative aspects of human behavior, like depression.
- Positive aspects received far less attention, hindering research on increasing happiness.
Positive Psychology's Roots
- Positive psychology, founded by Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi, aims to understand happiness scientifically.
- It draws upon classic wisdom texts, finding a common theme: living virtuously.
Boosting Happiness
- Take the VIA character strengths test to identify your top virtues.
- Use these strengths frequently in service of something larger than yourself for greater happiness.
