positive approach - focus on the good life Flashcards
what is the pleasant life
happiness comes from positive emotions and daily satisfaction - easiest life to achieve
what is the good life
happiness comes from pursuing activities that positively absorb them - the character strengths - we can achieve FLOW
the meaningful life
happiness comes from a deep sense of fulfilment - have a great purpose. we use our strengths for a greater purpose and help others be happy
explain the good life approach
our behaviour is influenced by our focus on the good life.
good life combination of?
seligman - good life is 3 elements
positive connection to others, positive individual traits, life regulation activities
good life example
FLOW - identifying activities that has an equal balance of challenge and skills- ‘makes time stop’ because you are engaged