Well-being is one of those slippery concepts that everyone wants to embody; but few people seem to have a firm grasp on a definition for…
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Positive emotions are feelings that contribute to our overall well-being, happiness, and satisfaction. These emotions–such as joy, gratitude, contentment, hope, and pride–are crucial not only…
Life the 5th century BCE, a pivotal era in ancient history, spanned the years from 500 BCE to 401 BCE. This century was marked by…
When it comes to ethics, two popular schools of thought are ethical subjectivism and moral realism. Each offers a different view on how we approach…
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a modern psychological framework that emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in achieving well-being. These three basic psychological needs…
One of the thought seeds I admire from Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is how sharply he critiqued society. He wasn’t a fan of popular…
The relationship between virtue and happiness has been a central question in philosophy for centuries. Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers of all time,…
The Milesian school, founded in the ancient city of Miletus in the 6th century BCE, is often credited with laying the foundation for Western philosophy.…
What Is Positive Leadership? Positive leadership, as viewed through the lens of positive psychology, emphasizes the development of strengths, fostering a positive organizational culture, and…
Martin Seligman’s PERMA model is a framework in positive psychology that identifies five elements of well-being: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Each of…