Positive Emotions
It’s more than happiness, it’s hope, joy, love, compassion, pride, optimism
More positive emotions, more possibility: it changes who we are cell by cell
Increasing our Daily Diet of Positive Emotions
Better, stronger, more resilient, more socially connected versions of ourselves
We have the ability to purposefully experience more positive emotions. Not easy, but can be done — it requires lifestyle change
Positivity Prescription
3 positive emotions for every 1 negative emotion - experiencing negative emotions is part of it (80% of Americans fall short!)
Don’t “be positive” — it backfires! Toxic insincerity (biggest danger, not geninue/ heartfelt)
Create the mindset instead: be open, appreciative, curious, kind, real. How positive are you feeling? Recommend taking test each evening for 2 weeks to understand how you are feeling now, then track changes as you make changes.