For this update, I focused on the positive. Reminiscing about fun/good experiences is an element of putting Positive Psychology into practice. (see post link here) As part of the Investing in Experiences practice, when planning activities, it’s about the pleasurable Anticipation, being Attentive in the present, and Reminiscing about positive past. Beyond boosting my positivity, I … Continue reading Fall in Florida Update – Reminisce
I’m trying to talk myself into enjoying being a homebody. Obviously Covid-19 has made me one with our self-isolation beginning in early March. Seven months in and I really miss my “out & about” activities and connections with others. But I am trying to focus on the positive (putting Positive Psychology into practice), so embrace … Continue reading Embrace Being a Homebody
This blog captures my recent synthesis of Positive Psychology explorations. It’s my list of Positivity Practices /Positivity Skills Development where I’m capturing possible How-to’s not just on the absence of negative (the bad things to “stop”), but also on the cultivation & nurturing of the positive. Why am I doing this? Research continues to support … Continue reading Putting Positive Psychology Into Practice – Part 2
During the first couple of years of my retirement transition I explored Positive Psychology and worked on becoming a more positive, optimistic person. (Yes, I was a highly critical pessimist! Yes, optimism can be learned.) I choose to be more positive because in my retirement life vision I wanted to be happy. As I explored … Continue reading Putting Positive Psychology Into Practice
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