The Positivity Link 1: The Positivity Link to Flourishing (17WIR67-14)
Description
This is an introduction to the groundbreaking research from positive
psychology and neuroscience that is changing the way we view the world
and think about our happiness.
Learning Objectives
Gain an introductory knowledge of the latest research on happiness and
well-being, and what it tells us about living our lives fully and
sustainably.
Open up your mind about what is possible and see pathways
forward to happier living, resilient leadership, and well-being in the
midst of adversity.
Major Topics
The definition of “flourishing,” “resiliency,” and “well-being,” and
how those concepts connect to each other and to a life well-lived.
The
concept of a human “operating system” and the energy used to power it.
What it means to have “full system integration” from a human
perspective.
The Theory of Well-being as introduced by Martin
Seligman, former president of the American Psychological Association and
current Director of the Positive Psychology Center, University of
Pennsylvania.
