Essays on Positive Psychology

Have you ever regretted what movie you and your partner went to see? Have you ever been at odds with your spouse over the paint color in your bedroom? Does Thanksgiving dinner at your in-laws make you rethink your holiday plans? If so, you may…

Mental health is an important part of one’s overall well-being, and a strong predictor of ability to cope with stress and hassles. There is some evidence that having a more positive mood, even during times of stress, can improve life satisfaction. The field of Positive…

The Author John Stuart mill was born on May 20th, 1806 at London and died on May 7th, 1873 at Avignon, France. He was a British philosopher, economist and exponent of Utilitarianism (ethical theories according to which an action is right if it tends to…

According to Psychology Today, “Research shows that 8 to 10 percent of American children under the age of 18 have some type of learning disability”. When a child tries their hardest and still struggles in an area of learning, a red flag will be waived…

Soldiers will suffer more psychological damage than physical damage in their careers. It is no wonder why mental institutions have become so popular over the past few years. Even though this topic has been more talked about over these years, soldiers have always suffered mental…

One day she bumps into a patient who has an appointment for a removal. Anna notices that the patient is very nervous and he tells her that he has just learned some bad news and that he is hesitating whether to stay or to leave….

Introduction: Wikipedia (2018) defines health psychology as study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness and healthcare. It looks at how psychological, behavioral and cultural factors contribute to illness and physical health. Also according to Kaplan (2009), human behavior plays a major role in…

The self has become the subject of different philosopher to be able to understand one self. According to Sigmund Freud, the mind is consists of three levels which are the conscious, preconscious and the unconscious mind. It is stated that the conscious mind is consists…

Introduction Harnessing a positive growth mindset through professional learning is an essential skill I continue to develop within my education. Reflecting critically on the beliefs and values I hold in relation to Arts and Design and Technology education has placed my learning on a continuum…

Psychology. A small word with a vast, limitless concept which has made the nature of this subject hold a deeper meaning for me than just an academic area of study. As a minority ethnic, my curiosity emerged from imagining the brain as a blank canvas…

Ever since its conception in 1997, positive psychology has continually strived to not only conduct empirical studies to help develop and fine-tune theories of wellbeing, but also to find applications for such theories by designing evidence-based positive psychology interventions which help to “make life better”….

In the book titled Republic, Plato’s brother, Glaucon, describes the tale of the Ring of Gyges, in which Glaucon holds into contention whether any human being can be so righteous as to resist the temptation to perform any action without being discovered. The ring, specifically,…

The concept of mentorship has been proven many times to be both a positive experience for both mentor and mentee. As the first of my siblings to attend college, traveling through the world of academia was often a quite terrifying journey. Throughout my academic career…

Victim blaming is a right-wing tactic, also used by conservatives, in order to disrupt a narrative of an injustice — that is to mitigate that the victims are victims, emphasizing that those that have been wronged should be held entirely or partially at fault for…

The morality of ethical egoism mandates a life where the individual and their betterment in the world is paramount to the maintenance of their morality and quality of life. In this world of ethical egoism everyone is left to care and act for themselves (Regis,…