Well-being, resilience, and character strength concepts from the positive psychology movement, for general interest learners.
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- What is positive psychology?
- The scientific study of what makes life worth living and helps people flourish
- Define flourishing
- Thriving and reaching one's full potential in life
- What does PERMA stand for?
- Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment
- What is a signature strength?
- A character strength that feels essential to who you are and energizes you when used
- Define flow
- Complete absorption in a challenging activity that matches your skill level
- What is well-being?
- A state of feeling good and functioning well across multiple life areas
- Define resilience
- The ability to bounce back from adversity and adapt to difficulty
- What is grit?
- Perseverance and sustained passion toward long-term meaningful goals
- Define self-compassion
- Treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a good friend during difficulty
- What is gratitude practice?
- Regularly and deliberately acknowledging things you appreciate and are thankful for
- What does mindfulness mean?
- Non-judgmental, present-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings
- Define meaning
- A sense that your life has purpose and value beyond immediate pleasure
- What is optimism?
- A tendency to expect positive outcomes and interpret events in a constructive way
- What are character strengths?
- Core positive qualities and virtues that define who we are and reflect our values
- Define social connection
- Meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging within a community