Tag: well-being theory

  • What motivates me

    What motivates me

    Please share this article viaWhen I learned about my ‘giftedness’ – and the reverse side of ‘being bright’ – at the age of 45 suddenly all made sense! Instead of feeling different, I focused more on how to make a difference and find my place in this world. This is what motivates me since then: […]

  • Why is happiness a choice?

    Why is happiness a choice?

    Please share this article viaHave you heard of the ‘happiness formula’ developed by Martin Seligman, one of the founders of positive psychology? Did you know that scientific studies have proved the following: be happy now and this will allow you to become successful – and not the other way around? Learn why happiness is a […]

  • The 24 Character Strengths of a Flourishing Life

    The 24 Character Strengths of a Flourishing Life

    Please share this article viaOne of my favourite sayings is: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Life consists of a series of ups and downs, pleasant or unpleasant incidents, difficult or easy to deal with, unexpected or expected… Knowing about your 24 character strengths is very powerful in helping you […]

  • How to Act Out of Your Zone of Excellence

    How to Act Out of Your Zone of Excellence

    Please share this article viaDid you know that you have 24 strengths? We all have a unique Character Strengths Profile. The study and use of strengths are at the centre of the science of positive psychology. Knowing and tapping into your strengths is key if you want to thrive at work and act in your […]

  • Be bold – overcome the negativity bias

    Be bold – overcome the negativity bias

    Please share this article viaHappiness is within our reach. However, to have a truly fulfilled life you must make an effort. You need to become aware of your tendency – and strong habit – to focus on the negative first. One of the key factors to overcome this negativity bias is to actively cultivate positive emotions. […]

  • Be bold – choose happiness twice

    Be bold – choose happiness twice

    Please share this article viaAs I mentioned in a previous post: you can create your own happiness. Important to know: positive psychology as philosophy distinguishes two aspects: the hedonic and the eudaimonic happiness. You can have both. Hedonic happiness is fleeting and related to sensual pleasures or positive feelings. This is the way that people […]

  • Be bold – radiate love

    Be bold – radiate love

    Please share this article viaLet’s bring the different aspects of spreading love, being bold and having fun together. We’ve discussed that and how our mind and our body are correlated and influence each other. Did you know that our hearts are powerful ‘transmitters’? If we feel love we truly radiate!   In previous posts we […]