The positive psychology movement has endured its fair share of criticism, especially from those who believe in shadow work and
the integration of negative emotions. Yet there is much research on the many benefits of positive psychology.
#1 - Stronger Personal Relationships
People who are happier have deeper ties with their family and friends. Positive psychology also has
a number of benefits in the workplace and can help to
increase productivity and return on investment,
as well as increasing employee satisfaction levels. Companies such as Google place a massive emphasis on employee happiness.
#2 - Benefits the Wider Environment
Having a positive outlook
actually rubs off on others who you come into contact with.
In other words, it's contagious. Those who spend time with happy people are more likely to be happier
in the future as
opposed to spending time with those of a negative orientation.
#3 - Happier in General
People involved in positive psychology are less likely to have depression or mental illness. While
having a positive mindset does not stop bad things from happening, it helps to get over them. People stuck in negative thought patterns let negative events haunt them for years.
#4 - Healthier
People who engage in positive psychology practices
tend to have lower blood pressure.
They have lower stress levels and people
who are optimistic about their circumstances are more likely to recover from the illness such as cancer at a faster rate. Studies have shown a direct link between positive psychology and the immune system.
#5 - More Successful
While success
does make people happier, having
positive psychology is also a factor in attaining success. It is not
really possible, or at least much more difficult, to be extremely successful while having a negative outlook on life.
#6 - Snowball Effect
Those who engage in positive thinking are more likely to be happier
in the future.
Happy thoughts lead to more happy thoughts as the momentum takes off. Those who
fail to correct their behavior will continue to engage in self-destruction patterns.
#7 - Confidence and Vitality
People who engage in positive thinking have more
self-esteem and are more confident in their day-to-day activities. They also have more energy and exuberance. This makes sense, as they will be more optimistic about the future and they also care more about what they do at the moment.
People of a negative mindset are more likely to look at their jobs
as a means to an end and see life
in general as pointless.
People who are happier have deeper ties with their family and friends. Positive psychology also has 
Having a positive outlook 
People who engage in positive psychology practices 
While success 
Those who engage in positive thinking are more likely to be happier
People who engage in positive thinking have more self-esteem and are more confident in their day-to-day activities. They also have more energy and exuberance. This makes sense, as they will be more optimistic about the future and they also care more about what they do at the moment. People of a negative mindset are more likely to look at their jobs 
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ReplyDeleteThe 7 points that you have shared towards benefits of having a positive psychology is really great. I am a happy person all the time though I have my own share of low days, but I try being happy.
I have noticed that whatever you have shared is absolutely true. I have personally experienced that the days when I am happy I gel with people well.
I am not engrossed in my own worries or sadness but I think of others and like to connect with my family and friends. People who are around me often ask me the reason for my joy- and I must admit it’s being optimistic.
At the same time People forget their sadness as they engage with me because I believe in having a positive psychology, I hate talking and talking negative. Once or twice listening to the problem is ok but nagging about the problem is of no use- It makes you more negative and steals your peace of mind too. And once you have lost your peace then you had it- The life will take you for a ride. You cannot concentrate on your work, this reminds me of my past where I had gone through hell experience. Those were days when I experienced depression first and last time in my life. I also had health issues.
After coming out of that phase- Thank GOD, that He brought me out. I was more focused in my career and made a deal of progress. Now I am happy and confident. I enjoy my life!