November 19, 2009
I decided to write on this topic after spending a few days studying and writing a few case studies on the correlation between subjective well being and positive psychology.
Don’t panic (laugh!!!!). Subjective Well Being is a polished term coined by psychologists for the word happiness.
What is happiness?
Happiness is a state of well-being and contentment. It could also be a pleasurable, fulfilling or satisfying experience.
Why use the word ingredients?
An ingredient is a substance that forms part of a mixture (in this case happiness). The post in context attempts to list a few ways of deriving happiness from the simple things we [...]
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September 21, 2009
This post focuses on my thoughts concerning an article I read in the papers a few days ago.
A reporter was making a documentary on whether strangers will help anyone in distress. She coincidentally slipped and fell. Someone came to her aid not realising she was a reporter. As a result my answer to the question ‘Any caring person out there?’ is yes, not because of that incident, but I believe there are still people who would choose to come to ones aid regardless of age, sex, race or appearance. Reminds me of the good samaritan? Every other person was pompous, [...]
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