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If you're smart and unhappy, it seems like the best next step is to read some books on the topic of Positive Psychology written by researchers that study it. Tw

by yboris 4y ago

If you're smart and unhappy, it seems like the best next step is to read some books on the topic of Positive Psychology written by researchers that study it. Two great starts: The How of Happiness and Stumbling on Happiness but there are many more. ps - 4DWW (Four Day Work Week) would be an amazing improvement to happiness to anyone who gets it. Let's all work on making it the norm!

mantas 4y ago
I'd rather say that if you're smart, so-called Positive Psychology seems like a fraud. Fulfilling and meaningful life > „positive“ life. Although it may bring less „happiness“ in short term. „Dopamine Nation“ is a good easy read.
- yboris 4y ago
  Seems like you have a narrow view of what Positive Psychology is focusing on. While you're right that many authors focus on "happiness" as commonly understood, the concept of Eudaimonia (a life well lived) is also a focus for some researchers. A great read for you may be The Good Life: Unifying the Philosophy and Psychology of Well-Being by Michael Bishop. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YD26TIS/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YD26TIS/
  - mantas 4y ago
    IMO there's too much baggage behind this term. It may be better to recommend „Eudaimonia“ itself and skip „Positive Psychology“. Although I'm not sure about „Eudaimonia„“ part itself too. IMO many people in that field focuses on „positivity“ too much. While I prefer more balanced approach. IMO there's no happiness if you don't feel pain. Otherwise it's too easy to get sucked into looking for more and more bigger and bigger happiness triggers.
Towaway69 4y ago
I'm on a 7DWW and couldn't be happier. I work my own stuff, do whatever happens to be important for me in the now, and trust in myself that I will reach my goals. This redefines "work" as being something that isn't financially beneficial immediately rather mental and personally enlightening. But I have worked for the (wo)man and can appreciate the difference.

by yboris 4y ago

mantas 4y ago

I'd rather say that if you're smart, so-called Positive Psychology seems like a fraud. Fulfilling and meaningful life > „positive“ life. Although it may bring less „happiness“ in short term. „Dopamine Nation“ is a good easy read.

yboris 4y ago
Seems like you have a narrow view of what Positive Psychology is focusing on. While you're right that many authors focus on "happiness" as commonly understood, the concept of Eudaimonia (a life well lived) is also a focus for some researchers. A great read for you may be The Good Life: Unifying the Philosophy and Psychology of Well-Being by Michael Bishop. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YD26TIS/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YD26TIS/
- mantas 4y ago
  IMO there's too much baggage behind this term. It may be better to recommend „Eudaimonia“ itself and skip „Positive Psychology“. Although I'm not sure about „Eudaimonia„“ part itself too. IMO many people in that field focuses on „positivity“ too much. While I prefer more balanced approach. IMO there's no happiness if you don't feel pain. Otherwise it's too easy to get sucked into looking for more and more bigger and bigger happiness triggers.

Towaway69 4y ago

I'm on a 7DWW and couldn't be happier. I work my own stuff, do whatever happens to be important for me in the now, and trust in myself that I will reach my goals. This redefines "work" as being something that isn't financially beneficial immediately rather mental and personally enlightening. But I have worked for the (wo)man and can appreciate the difference.