SocSci 12:_Module 2: Accepting and Regulating Our Emotions

positivity ratio

+ emotions / - emotions

projects how well individuals perform

positivity ratio

many good things happening without noticing it

positivity offset

weight of bad things seem so large that they overcome the good no matter how much there is

negativity bias

how to increase your positivity ratio

• minimize - emotions

• maximize + emotions

why cant you take away all of your negative emotions

our goals will always cause stress

why cant you always have + emotions

you get out of touch from the world

theory that states - emotions narrows peoples ideas whereas + emotions spur development

broaden-and-build theory

what - emotions can turn on

fight or flight response

how + emotions can spur development

develop resources to equip the person

types of resources you can get from + emotions

• physical

• mental

• psychological

• social resources

concrete things that will increase positivity ratio

• have a postive mindset

• spread positivity

• fake extraversion

mentalities of a positive mindset

• glass half-full

• count your blessings

how to spread positivity

• be the good

• be the bearer of good news

how to combat - emotions as it catches our stressful and negative thoughts before they become too strong to manage or regulate

mindfulness

benefits of mindfulness

• self-awareness

• focus

becoming aware of your inner experience

self-awareness

to be able to look at your mental space and notice with interest and curiosity what thoughts are present

decentering

strengthens your ability to bring your mind back to the point of focus so you can respond more appropriately

focus