Publisher's Synopsis
Positive Psychology is the psychology of wellness, not the psychology of illness. The application of Positive Psychology increases a person's sense of overall wellbeing. It increases a person's overall sense of contentment. There is also a strong link between Positive Psychology and spirituality.The application of positive psychology in real life has proven to relieve depression, improve physical health, and increase success in all endeavors. This sounds like a lot, but many studies done at the University of Pennsylvania and other Universities have proven these outcomes, and more.This collection of 7 comprehensive lectures was used in delivery of a beginner's course on positive psychology in a spiritual setting. It introduces a new model, or approach to the application of positive psychology in real life. Application of the new principles introduced by this approach leads the beginner to incorporate the principles of positive psychology into their life.This collection is complete and very detailed. It is so detailed that it can be can be read as-is by a beginner. It can also be modified by a lecturer to meet their particular needs and style. If a lecturer does not wish to teach the linkage between the positive psychology material and spirituality, then they can modify those brief spiritual sections without disturbing the overall effectiveness of the lecture series. A beginner, reading these lectures and doing the exercises, will come out of the process with something that is much more than simple goal setting or hollow motivation. Those approaches don't work because they require work that is unpleasant, and people are naturally averse to doing this on a daily basis. With this new approach to positive psychology the beginner will emerge with a lifestyle change that will enhance their overall sense of happiness, and it will work because it is easy and fun to do!
