Unit 5 Lesson 2: Positive Psychology

character strengths

positive traits are reflected in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

empathy

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

flow

a state in which a person is fully immersed in an activity, often leading to high enjoyment and fulfillment

gratitude

the quality of being thankful and showing appreciation

meaning

a sense of purpose or significance in life

mindfulness

the practice of being aware of the present moment

optimism

hopefulness and confidence about the future

positive emotions

emotions that contribute to a person's well-being, such as joy, love, and contentment

resilience

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

well-being

the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

engagement

being deeply involved in activities

positive psychology

a branch of psychology that focuses on the study and promotion of positive aspects of human behavior

PERMA

positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment