Positive Psychology - The Science of Flourishing

During times of crisis or simply while on holiday basking in the sun, we sometimes stop and reflect on how we live our lives and the meaning attached to what we do.

Becoming resilient and learning to cope with stress are essential to learning how to flourish in life.

To help us fully understand the value of positive psychology, it is valuable to explore how and where it can be applied.

Positive emotions result in a wealth of physical and mental health benefits. Not only that, but focusing on what’s gone well in life rather than dwelling on what’s gone wrong is a skill that we can develop.

Flow is a state of mind as much as an experience. Let’s look at how it can result in optimum performance and increased wellbeing.

Forming healthy, meaningful relationships is a fundamental human need shared across all cultures.

Positive psychology focuses on strengths instead of weaknesses, encouraging individuals to set meaningful goals and work toward them. Find out more about how to identify and use your strengths.

Take a tour of the science of flourishing and how to live a more fulfilling life, then learn why it can help us thrive as individuals, groups, and communities.

Pursuing growth and change purely for the intrinsic sake of achievement brings many benefits, not least an ongoing boost to our wellbeing.

What is positive psychology? How does it relate to other types of psychology? How is it different from self-help?