What are positive emotions? There is a whole range — from amusement, to awe, to interest, to gratitude, to inspiration — what they all have in common is that they are reactions to our current circumstances. They aren’t a permanent state; they’re feelings that come and go. That’s true of all emotions, but positive emotions [...]
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Savoring
December 19, 2012 – Posted in: Positive PsychologyAs I am vacationing in Cabo San Lucas the highlight of my mornings is to go jogging on the beach. I feel blessed to enjoy nature’s beauty and warn sunshine while it is freezing cold back home in Chicago. As I run, I feel surrounded by breathtaking beauty and serenity and by the sound of [...]
What Makes Us Successful As Human Beings? What brings Us Emotional Well Being?
July 18, 2012 – Posted in: Emotional IntelligenceYou probably know people who started in life blessed with a few great assets. For example having a bright intellect and graduating from a prestigious school. Still they seem to struggle and don’t quite achieve the success one would have expected them to reach. At the same time, some people who started with less, [...]