“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. Vincent Van Gogh” Before Taking Positive Psychology my thoughts about the course were: Always up for the challenge, and I was thinking I could use what I learned to help other that I come...
Live life to the Fullest Everyday, You Only Have One Life!
You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control your own attitude and how you deal with it. Before taking Positive Psychology my thoughts about the course were: that positive psychology is about thinking “happy thoughts”. An Ah-Ha...
Finding a New Self-appreciation “I love me!”
Love Yourself “Stop hating yourself for everything you aren’t and start loving yourself for everything that you are”. Before Taking Positive Psychology my thoughts about the course were: Before taking this course I was really thinking that “man I...
Resilience~More than just bouncing back, It’s growing Stronger!
“You never fail until you stop trying.”- Albert Einstein Before Taking Positive Psychology my thoughts about the course were to be open-minded about what Positive Psychology had to offer. After taking Psychology last semester I was excited to see what this course was...
Revelation of Education: My Strengths are Unique
“Psychology is more than just a subject or theory to me, it is a foundation for how I go through life and from which I learn and grow”. The growing field of Positive Psychology is based on the science of happiness and of individual strengths. Learning my...
Mindfulness and Self-Love
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,deserve your love and affection” Buddha Before taking Positive Psychology Before taking Positive Psychology all I could really think of how this class might help me improve my current and future life. Honestly,...
Happiness is an Inside Job
Before Taking Positive Psychology my thoughts about the course were skeptical, I didn’t think that I would be able to keep up with the work and the assignment but I manage to do okay. Being a full time mom and working full time, I really have to discipline myself to...
Positive Self: Believe in Yourself
I was not sure what I expected for this course because I never heard of it so I did not really have thoughts about it. When we began the first week’sreading assignments, exercises and questions, it became clear of what this course was about. An Ah-Ha moment for...
A Journey into Self
“True wisdom is knowing what you don’t know” —Confucius A reflection of the journey As I reflect on this journey, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of accomplishment and relief. As with all of my previous courses, I jumped in with an open-mind and I...
Intrinsic Motivation
When I made the decision to enroll in this class as opposed to a different one, it was because I was struggling with dealing with a lot of stuff at work and at home and I was having a hard time with my attitude.
