“Positieve psychologie is de wetenschappelijke studie van wat het leven het meest de moeite waard maakt.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The founder of positive psychology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Positive Psychology was founded by Martin Seligman<\/a>, a renowned researcher and psychologist who was elected president of the organization in 1998 American Psychological Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seligman had zijn bekendheid verdiend door zijn theorie van “aangeleerde hulpeloosheid”. Deze theorie legt uit dat mensen het vermogen hebben om te leren hoe ze hulpeloos kunnen worden en het gevoel hebben dat ze de controle hebben verloren over wat er met hen gebeurt. Seligman bracht dit fenomeen in verband met depressie en bood inspiratie voor de behandeling van symptomen van depressie en methoden om depression<\/a> to prevent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seligman then turns his attention to learned optimism and resilience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
He had become frustrated that the main focus of psychology was on the negative aspect of the human experience, such as trauma, mental illness, suffering, and pain, with so little regard for the positive aspects, such as happiness, well-being, strengths, and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Als president van de APA organisatie stelde hij een nieuw deelgebied in de psychologie voor dat zich richt op “wat leven geeft in plaats van wat leven uitput”. In 2000 publiceerde hij samen met Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi<\/a> the basic article on positive psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since then, thousands and thousands of studies have been conducted in this field that have laid a foundation for the application of positive psychology in coaching, therapy, business, family, relationships, and in every other area of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The focus of positive psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Positive psychology is a scientific approach that focuses on the human strength and what a good life means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Het stelt de vraag “Wat is goed met mensen?” in plaats van ‘Wat is er mis met mensen?’<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Experts in positive psychology spend their time thinking about topics such as optimism, character strengths, happiness, well-being, life satisfaction, gratitude, compassion, self-esteem, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Positive psychology and life coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 2007 Martin Seligman published a document<\/a> voor de Australian Psychological Society waarin hij stelde dat positieve psychologie een ‘ruggengraat’ kan vormen voor de ongereguleerde life coaching-industrie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Positieve psychologie kan coaching een leidraad bieden met een duidelijk werkgebied, met interventies en metingen die werken, en met het oog op voldoende kwalificaties om coach te zijn.”<\/em> – Martin Seligman, 2007<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both positive psychology and life coaching have one main goal in common: to have a positive impact on the life of the client. Any other goals that follow will go straight to the main goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many believe that the life coaching industry is quite saturated, but what they are actually seeing is a steady growth of the industry that comes from the fact that it simply works for millions of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Positive psychology is also gaining in popularity for the same reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 Research-Backed Benefits of Positive Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Happiness is contagious<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research has shown that those surrounded by happy friends and family will find greater happiness in the future. If you are happy, the people around you may also benefit (Fowler & Christakis, 2008).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 Door onderzoek onderbouwde voordelen van positieve psychologie – Geluk is besmettelijk (fig<\/a>.)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Positivity comes from within<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Met andere woorden, simpelweg “een glimlach toveren” in moeilijke tijden zal geen innerlijk geluk cultiveren. Als je moeite doet om positiviteit van binnen te voelen, zal dit leiden tot uiterlijke uitingen van geluk (Scott & Barnes, 2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wealth is not a measure of happiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Too many people believe that finding wealth will lead to happiness, but studies have shown that this is not the case. Focusing less on gaining wealth is more likely to lead to more happiness (Aknin, Norton & Dunn, 2009).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do good deeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Those who do acts of kindness not only feel a greater sense of well-being in themselves, but they are also more likely to be accepted by their peers (Layous, Nelson, Oberle, Schonert-Reichl, & Lyubomirsky, 2012).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generosity is key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Those who show generosity by spending money on others are arguably happier with themselves (Dunn, Aknin, & Norton, 2008).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering is rewarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you volunteer to work for a cause you believe in, you will feel happier and more fulfilled in life. Studies have also shown that it reduces symptoms of depression (Jenkinson et al., 2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Material possessions do not make you happy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research has shown that those who prefer to spend their money on experiences rather than material possessions are much happier in life (Howell & Hill, 2009).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hugs have a healing effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hugging promotes the brain's production of oxytocin, which leads to feelings of trust, empathy, and morality. Hugging and showing physical affection to the people you care about in your life will increase the well-being of yourself and those around you (Barraza & Zak, 2009).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gratitude will change your life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Last, but certainly not least, is gratitude. Research has shown that when we cultivate feelings of gratitude, we become much happier and more satisfied with our lives (Seligman, Steen, Park & Peterson, 2005).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sources ao Lifecoaching (link<\/a>), PositivePsychology (link<\/a>), Talkspace (link<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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