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Change-ability Tip #17: The Power of Positive Emotions
Kernel: Nurturing joy, interest and contentment = strength, resilience and well-being
According to psychologist, Barbara Fredrickson, “Cultivating positive emotions produces an upward spiral that not only counteracts negative emotions but also broadens habitual modes of thinking and acting and builds personal resources for coping.”
Negative emotions narrow a person’s repertoire of thoughts and actions, Fredrickson explains. “This [...]
Posted: June 14th, 2009 under 50 Ways to be resilient, Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden and Build theory, Change-ability Tip, Positive emotions, Resilience.
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