Every day people wake up in the pursuit of happiness defined by the dictionary as the status of a fully satisfied consciousness. This state, however, a concept is not ready, varying from person to person. What psychology says is that, before pursuing happiness, we need to develop ways to sow it, as explained by the psychologist Armando Ribeiro, Stress Assessment Program coordinator of the Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo. "The most important is the search for increased resilience adversity, welfare and a better quality of life, which will culminate in a genuine state of happiness," he says.
This formula is not as simple as it sounds, but has in Positive Psychology, branch of study that seeks to understand what makes life worth living, an ally. The psychologist explains that, through meditative practices (mainly of mindfulness or mindfulness, in English) and self-reflection exercises and self-knowledge, you can build a life full of meaning and purpose.
This construction is especially welcome - and needed - at the moment when the stress levels are so high, chronic stress is the great enemy of the perception of happiness and a major contributor to the impoverishment of the quality of life. And when there is no perception of happiness for a long time, can be an important sign that something is wrong. In such cases, it is necessary to seek psychological and medical evaluation to understand what makes life so difficult. "It is not the absence of problems that brings happiness, but the way people deal with problems. Positive Psychology works to develop intentional activities responsible for promoting the increased well-being, "he says.
Despite the demand for psychotherapy often be motivated to treat diseases and behavioral problems by Positive Psychology the result is more comprehensive. The psychologist says that the therapeutic strategies based on Positive Psychology can complement traditional psychotherapy or specialized form for all who seek to increase the perception of happiness, well-being and quality of life. "In addition to treating what is not going well, we can strengthen the personal strengths," he concludes.
Source: Redação Mundo Positivo
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