Come on get happy!

My Space 

I had an epiphany today. Rather than overload my social media with visions of sugar plums

and everything else I am passionate about in the Positive Psychology world, I thought I would create my own space. It is a happy space where all things positive can be explored.

What is Positive Psychology, you ask?

According to Wikipedia "Positive Psychology", Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi summarized it as "We believe that a psychology of positive human functioning will arise, which achieves a scientific understanding and effective interventions to build thriving individuals, families, and communities." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_psychology

Pretty much it is the study of what makes people happy, and what methods increase happiness for all.

I like to think of it as "the bright side" of psychology. Rather than studying what makes people depressed and trying to stop it, it is more of an approach to looking at what makes people HAPPY and doing more of it. It feels more like action, progress, DO ABLE. And I love it, can't you tell?

A little about me for a moment...

Can you hear me now?

I love this picture because it was from a time I can say I was truly happy. I was being myself, having a blast, and made others smile (so much a picture was necessary!) 

I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, an active license and an ambition to study Positive Psychology as my focus of my Master's degree when that time comes. In the mean time I am an active learner. I am a wife and mother who is going through the day to day stuff. I work professionally in a job that I am constantly bombarded with negativity of others. I decided I was sick of "surviving" life and really want to THRIVE. 

What to expect

This will be a space used for applying (as in ACTUALLY USING) Positive Psychology in my own life. I hope to be a real life guinea pig and share my experience so you can trust what is being taught in the world of Positive Psychology not only is applicable to you, but can fundamentally influence the world as well. From having a space for daily positives, reviewing current articles on Positive Psych, book reviews, and another applications. I think including links, quizzes, self tests, and referrals for more info will be in order as well.

I hope your time here is well spent.

This will be an adventure for us all!

Enjoy!

Lindsay