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In the late 1990s, Fredrickson proposed what she called the ‘broaden-and-build’ theory of positive emotions.
According to the broaden-and-build theory, positive emotions ‘broaden’ our awareness and ‘build’ our cognitive and social resources. Broaden refers to the immediate effect of positive emotions: when we’re feeling good, our minds open up, we t
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“The main things are to commit to some simple behaviors—meditating, exercising, getting enough sleep—and to practice altruism.… And nurture your social connections.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn • Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
Poet Marianne Moore offers a simple life strategy: "I've made it a principle not to be over-influenced by minor disappointments."
With his books Now, Discover Your Strengths and The Truth About You, Marcus Buckingham is a true-strengths zealot.
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Redefining love as those micro-moments of positivity resonance you can share with nearly anyone breaks open extraordinary opportunities.
Barbara Fredrickson • Love 2.0: Finding Happiness and Health in Moments of Connection
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson suggests that with positive emotion (joy, gratitude, calm, hope, compassion etc.), “Our vision literally expands, allowing us to make creative connections, seeing our oneness with others, and facing our problems with clear eyes.”
Erez Safar • Light of the Infinite: The Genesis of Light
