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Category: positive psychology

10 things we all have in common
positive psychology

10 things we all have in common

1. We experience more or less the same set of emotions. This helps us understand how the other person is … Continue reading 10 things we all have in common

Writing for myself
positive psychology

Writing for myself

Hello guys, how are you doing? Hope you all are enjoying the new year and taking care of yourself at … Continue reading Writing for myself

When do you feel awe?
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When do you feel awe?

I am not talking about the time when you go “awwwwwwww”. I am talking about the moment when you gasp! … Continue reading When do you feel awe?

Things we do for love
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Things we do for love

Isn’t it weird? The things we do for love…Sometimes we go all in and do every single thing we can … Continue reading Things we do for love

Getting over someone
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Getting over someone

Maybe there is no set process of getting over someone There are times when you don’t think of them at … Continue reading Getting over someone

Life of an overthinker
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Life of an overthinker

When I am in a group of people, I think of something to say And then I think about whether … Continue reading Life of an overthinker

positive psychology

distractions and priorities

I watch motivational videosAnd get mad at myselfFor not working hard enoughFor procrastinatingFor wasting time overthinkingBut in this modern ageOf … Continue reading distractions and priorities

Why do you love someone?
positive psychology

Why do you love someone?

Hmm… That’s a tricky question. Why did I love him? Because he is a wonderful person. There were a few … Continue reading Why do you love someone?

Meaningful moments
positive psychology

Meaningful moments

Q – When do you experience little meaningful moments in your life? – When I write– When I read– When … Continue reading Meaningful moments

Positive conversation starters
positive psychology

Positive conversation starters

How do you break the ice and start having fun conversations? Don’t ask me. I’m asking you! Okay, maybe I … Continue reading Positive conversation starters

How to make good things better
positive psychology

How to make good things better

I was talking to my friend yesterday. We didn’t meet this year at all. Since the lockdown it has been … Continue reading How to make good things better

What else can you ‘be’ when you don’t want to be positive
positive psychology

What else can you ‘be’ when you don’t want to be positive

These days it’s hard to be Positive about certain things. I do not know how everything is going to work … Continue reading What else can you ‘be’ when you don’t want to be positive

growing and improving
positive psychology

growing and improving

Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better? Why hide deficiencies … Continue reading growing and improving

Small ways to apply growth mindset in daily life
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Small ways to apply growth mindset in daily life

No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment. – Carol Dweck … Continue reading Small ways to apply growth mindset in daily life

Are you making your own sandwich?
positive psychology

Are you making your own sandwich?

When the lunch whistle blew, all the workers would sit down together to eat. And every day, Sam would open … Continue reading Are you making your own sandwich?

autobiography in five short chapters
positive psychology

autobiography in five short chapters

II was walking down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I fall in.I am lost… I am helplessIt … Continue reading autobiography in five short chapters

What is a Positivity ratio?
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What is a Positivity ratio?

Oh yes! There is a Positivity ratio. It is the ideal ratio of positive to negative events in our life … Continue reading What is a Positivity ratio?

Look what you made me do
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Look what you made me do

Look what you made me doLook what you made me doLook what you just made me doLook what you just … Continue reading Look what you made me do

observe
positive psychology

observe

I wonder how it was possible to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing of note. I … Continue reading observe

safe place
personal blog, positive psychology

safe place

Oh the comfort,The inexpressible comfortOf feeling safe with a personHaving neither to weigh our thoughts,Nor words,But pouring them all right … Continue reading safe place

awe
positive psychology

awe

One summer night, out on a flat headland, all but surrounded by the waters of the bay, the horizons were … Continue reading awe

Should you always be positive?
positive psychology

Should you always be positive?

The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or … Continue reading Should you always be positive?

Explaining growth mindset with the help of a movie
positive psychology

Explaining growth mindset with the help of a movie

I am currently reading a book called ‘Mindset’ by Carol Dweck. The woman who did wonderful research in this field … Continue reading Explaining growth mindset with the help of a movie

loving and kind
positive psychology

loving and kind

Being independent is cool But that doesn’t mean You’re not dependent on your loved ones For their love and care … Continue reading loving and kind

reality
positive psychology

reality

When things are not going well… Especially these days. I have found myself wishing that in few years everything will … Continue reading reality

A game that will help you live in a better way
positive psychology

A game that will help you live in a better way

Hello there! Beautiful people, I am back with a fun and interesting psychology game for y’all. Hope you enjoy it! … Continue reading A game that will help you live in a better way

hold it close
positive psychology

hold it close

When you want to feel loved When you want to feel confident When you want to feel happy But you … Continue reading hold it close

positive psychology

When you are scared to try new things

Public speaking? No way! I remember saying this a lot. Though I wanted to try public speaking deep down, I … Continue reading When you are scared to try new things

Mine
positive psychology

Mine

You stay in my heart Like my heartbeat And pump out love That nourishes my soul © Vrunda Chauk Continue reading Mine

Okay I study +ve psychology but…..
positive psychology

Okay I study +ve psychology but…..

Okay I admit it I study positive psychology But I can be very negative sometimes… (Tbh positive psychology encourages you … Continue reading Okay I study +ve psychology but…..

alive
positive psychology

alive

How can you expect me To forget you To carry on with my life When you were the one Who … Continue reading alive

no drama
positive psychology

no drama

Before I met you I was prepared For every possible struggle Little did I knew This time it was going … Continue reading no drama

This is the reason you are not happy
positive psychology

This is the reason you are not happy

I remember the time when I went on my first date with my boyfriend. It was a beautiful rooftop restaurant … Continue reading This is the reason you are not happy

Enchanting love
positive psychology

Enchanting love

I saw love Like a firefly Moving swiftly through the wilderness I was enchanted by its beauty For I had … Continue reading Enchanting love

Let’s talk
positive psychology

Let’s talk

Hi folks, I am so happy that this blog has grown to have more than 1530 followers!! In just two … Continue reading Let’s talk

In one word this book is – wisdom
positive psychology

In one word this book is – wisdom

There aren’t many times when you stumble upon a fantastic book like this one. When I picked up “Positivity” it … Continue reading In one word this book is – wisdom

Passion or purpose
positive psychology

Passion or purpose

On days like these When I feel hopeless about future And feel like no matter what I do many situations … Continue reading Passion or purpose

How to really make good connections?
positive psychology

How to really make good connections?

You are standing in the room with people all around you. But you still look into your phone. You don’t … Continue reading How to really make good connections?

Resilience
positive psychology

Resilience

The secret to resilience Is not being closed off It’s not avoiding negative events altogether It’s not “playing it safe” … Continue reading Resilience

Capitalise on happy moments
positive psychology

Capitalise on happy moments

When your partner shares something positive with you You have the option To think about it as bragging and brush … Continue reading Capitalise on happy moments

The Grit Quiz
positive psychology

The Grit Quiz

Let’s test how much you know about Grit. If you don’t, you’re welcome to find out more about it! 1. … Continue reading The Grit Quiz

You’ve a choice
positive psychology

You’ve a choice

If you are facing a setback – Something out of your control You don’t know how to deal with it … Continue reading You’ve a choice

The Happiness Quiz
positive psychology

The Happiness Quiz

Let’s see how much you know about what makes you happy – 1. What is the one most important factor … Continue reading The Happiness Quiz

Miraculous fun
positive psychology

Miraculous fun

All these days Calling her “just a friend” All these years Hiding my true self All that time Never really … Continue reading Miraculous fun

Blinded love
positive psychology

Blinded love

oh yes, you might’ve had issues but I did not notice them for you shine so bright with kindness and … Continue reading Blinded love

Does this make sense?
positive psychology

Does this make sense?

Have you heard this story before? If you have coffee in your cup and someone comes along and shakes you, … Continue reading Does this make sense?

I want to give
positive psychology

I want to give

I want to show you beauty. I want to give you love. I want to give you pieces of mine … Continue reading I want to give

#kindness
positive psychology

#kindness

One should treat others in a way they would stay Because they want to Not because they’ve no other option … Continue reading #kindness

poetry
positive psychology

poetry

i am ready to move mountains for you i am willing to make your life heaven all I want is … Continue reading poetry

…
positive psychology

…

I feel lucky to have friends Who help me reconnect with my friends and family After arguments with them, when … Continue reading …

…
positive psychology

…

When she makes a mistake The newly wedded bride is asked by her in-laws “Didn’t your parents teach you anything?” … Continue reading …

How do you motivate others?
positive psychology

How do you motivate others?

“if you don’t study hard, you will end up broke and unemployed. look at your friends how good they are … Continue reading How do you motivate others?

When you feel like you’re not enough..
positive psychology

When you feel like you’re not enough..

Do you feel this? Like everyone around you has it better… They have better relationships than you do They have … Continue reading When you feel like you’re not enough..

Patriarchy
positive psychology

Patriarchy

She dreamt of starting her own boutique, she had a good fashion sense and could stitch really well She wanted … Continue reading Patriarchy

Love and ambitions
positive psychology

Love and ambitions

Sometimes I wonder how my life would have been had I not taken the road less travelled by, had I … Continue reading Love and ambitions

Forest of Enchantments
positive psychology

Forest of Enchantments

You haven’t understood a woman’s life.. the heartbreak at the core of her joys, her unexpected alliances and desires, her … Continue reading Forest of Enchantments

this helps me get back up, always
positive psychology

this helps me get back up, always

I have noticed one thing. Every time I feel sad, lonely, gloomy There this one thing that cheers me up … Continue reading this helps me get back up, always

Miraculous Ladybug
positive psychology

Miraculous Ladybug

Any Miraculous fans here? Well, count me in too! Yesterday my sister was sooooo excited for the Miraculous New York … Continue reading Miraculous Ladybug

It’s all about the journey
positive psychology

It’s all about the journey

Will you be happy after winning a lottery? Hell yes! Let me rephrase How long do you think you will … Continue reading It’s all about the journey

Do you know what makes you happy?
positive psychology

Do you know what makes you happy?

When will you be happy? Think about it…. Maybe you’d come up with something like – when I get a … Continue reading Do you know what makes you happy?

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

You allow yourself to be in a state of openness. You witness what is going on, you hang loose, you … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

Patience? What is that?
positive psychology

Patience? What is that?

Uffff What will happen? When will it happen? How will will happen? Will it even happen? When exactly? What if … Continue reading Patience? What is that?

positive psychology

Musings

In my school on parents teachers meeting or report day, one thing teachers never forgot to tell.. Where we lack … Continue reading Musings

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

It is doubtful whether any heavier curse could be imposed on man than the complete gratification of all his wishes … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

Just saying
positive psychology

Just saying

How do you deal with people whose behaviour you don’t approve of? Especially when that member is of importance, your … Continue reading Just saying

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

Indicators of spiritual growth – 1. Your life flows with effortless spontaneity 2. Love is becoming the motivating factor of … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

positive psychology

Wordless Wednesday

okay, it’s not so good. but i did enjoy drawing this, listening to music, sitting near the window, drinking coffee, … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

“I am right” brings comfort but not true happiness. The people you feel wronged by will never apologise and make … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

Feeding ego or caring for others?
positive psychology

Feeding ego or caring for others?

He was online. I texted “hey” One minute. Two minutes. Three minutes. Four minutes. Five minutes. No reply. Still online. … Continue reading Feeding ego or caring for others?

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

What if you had no story? Your life would be much simpler and more natural. You would have no fear … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

How can you start a chain of positivity?
positive psychology

How can you start a chain of positivity?

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. – William James Some people think appreciation will … Continue reading How can you start a chain of positivity?

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

When you focus on the present moment, you don’t give up on the relative world. You will still be able … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

Excelling at strengths or improving weakness?
positive psychology

Excelling at strengths or improving weakness?

Which of the following do you think will lead to success and growth? A. Improve your weakness B. Build on … Continue reading Excelling at strengths or improving weakness?

Know better do better quotes
positive psychology

Know better do better quotes

Being present is enough to bestow calm and a subtle feeling of safety, love and joy. We often miss this … Continue reading Know better do better quotes

This is how students’ IQ was increased
positive psychology

This is how students’ IQ was increased

In 1968, researchers Rosenthal and Jacobson did a interesting experiment. It all began in a elementary school where they took … Continue reading This is how students’ IQ was increased

3 oh-i-didn’t-knew-this quotes
positive psychology

3 oh-i-didn’t-knew-this quotes

Criticism has the power to do good when there is something that must be destroyed, dissolved or reduced, but it … Continue reading 3 oh-i-didn’t-knew-this quotes

What’s the best way to respond to good news?
positive psychology

What’s the best way to respond to good news?

Let’s say your girlfriend tells you that she has been promoted at work. How would you respond to it? Will … Continue reading What’s the best way to respond to good news?

Disney questions you would love to answer!
positive psychology

Disney questions you would love to answer!

This is a open questionnaire for disney lovers. I have answered them first, because….why not! Haha So I’d be really … Continue reading Disney questions you would love to answer!

Woman work
positive psychology

Woman work

I’ve got the children to tend The clothes to mend The floor to mop The food to shop Then the … Continue reading Woman work

Debunking – No pain no gain
positive psychology

Debunking – No pain no gain

Do you follow #motivationalquotes or #hustle on insta? Chances are, this is the most widely used quote on such hashtags. … Continue reading Debunking – No pain no gain

Post Traumatic Growth
positive psychology

Post Traumatic Growth

Yes! You heard that right. Post Traumatic Growth! I am sure few of you must’ve heard about the concept of … Continue reading Post Traumatic Growth

What I know for sure
positive psychology

What I know for sure

I’ve been reading a lot lately. Tbh much of academic stuff. But this is a book I just read – … Continue reading What I know for sure

Other people
positive psychology

Other people

Think of a time you were happiest. Maybe when your crush said yes to you, maybe when you won something … Continue reading Other people

Cultivating optimism
positive psychology

Cultivating optimism

When the research was done on the happiest people, it was found that these are not the people who had … Continue reading Cultivating optimism

positive psychology

Things to understand

It’s true. When there are so many unhappy people around us, so many disasters going around.. you might feel guilty … Continue reading Things to understand

Taking responsibility
positive psychology

Taking responsibility

Between stimulus and response there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response … Continue reading Taking responsibility

positive psychology

3 facts about happiness

If you really think about it…this seems logical right? Like it cannot be that you are very unhappy and then … Continue reading 3 facts about happiness

positive psychology

Poem

Sometimes you are unsatisfied with your life, while many people in this world are dreaming of living your life… A … Continue reading Poem

Shushant.. we miss you
positive psychology

Shushant.. we miss you

This is one of the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen❤️ This incident shook me from within and not just … Continue reading Shushant.. we miss you

positive psychology

Loneliness

Loneliness sucks. I have been through a phase of loneliness and I know how it feels. Every single word written … Continue reading Loneliness

positive psychology

The goodness memes

Okay, so here are some of the memes I made today. All reflect positivity 💕 because that’s what I’m studying…. … Continue reading The goodness memes

let’s visualise
positive psychology

let’s visualise

What if…. You had a machine that could make you happy. You just press a button and you feel happy. … Continue reading let’s visualise

What makes you pessimistic about yourself?
positive psychology

What makes you pessimistic about yourself?

I cannot do this. I am just not talented enough. Oh! I’ve never done it before. What do you think … Continue reading What makes you pessimistic about yourself?

When I am mindful
positive psychology

When I am mindful

When I am mindful and pay attention I notice the beauty of graffiti wall that I pass by everyday When … Continue reading When I am mindful

positive psychology

and the people stayed home

And the people stayed home.And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and … Continue reading and the people stayed home

how we interpret causes
positive psychology

how we interpret causes

When things go wrong… Rohit – bro, I heard you didn’t get selected in the finals Rahul – yeah.. i … Continue reading how we interpret causes

you should persist
positive psychology

you should persist

Teacher : Sanjana, how is your practice going for the competition? It’s a big opportunity for you. Sanjana : It’s … Continue reading you should persist

positive psychology

Growth mindset

Some of us believe deep down that people really can change. These growth oriented assume that it’s possible, for example … Continue reading Growth mindset

Writing
positive psychology

Writing

The challenge of writing Is to see your horribleness on page. To see your terribleness And then go to bed … Continue reading Writing

The Vulnerability Quiz
positive psychology

The Vulnerability Quiz

1. Vulnerability means.. A. Uncertainty, risk, emotional exposure B. Weakness C. Attention seeking D. Foolishness . . . . Right … Continue reading The Vulnerability Quiz

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