she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth 190. How to Become an OPTIMIST: 3 Positive Psychology Techniques to Change Your Mindset
#190 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how you can completely shift your mindset to become more optimistic. I dive into why it's so helpful for your health and well-being to be optimistic before sharing three positive psychology techniques you can try out to unlock your inner optimist. I explain:
+ What positive psychology is & how it's different from other areas of psychology
+ The surprising benefits of having positive emotional experiences
+ What positive affect is & what people high in positive affect have in common
+ The shocking relationship between happiness & physical health
+ Key differences between optimists & pessimists you need to know
+ How being optimistic affects your health, well-being, & ability to cope
+ The role that optimism played in my own mental health journey
+ Three ways that you can become an optimist according to psychology
+ Exercises you can try out at home to start having a more positive mindset
+ What explanatory styles are & how mastering them can change your life
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+ Ep. 113 feat. Dr. Marissa Franco
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