Positive people are able to maintain a broader perspective and see the big picture which helps them identify solutions where as negative people maintain a narrower perspective and tend to focus on problems.
Barbara FredricksonPositivity doesn't just change the contents of your mind...It widens the span of possibilities that you see.
Barbara FredricksonPositivity psychology is part and parcel of psychology. Being human includes both ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. Positive psychology devotes somewhat more attention to the ups and the opportunities, whereas traditional psychology - at least historically - has paid more attention to the downs.
Barbara FredricksonPositivity opens us. The first core truth about positive emotions is that they open our hearts and our minds, making us more receptive and more creative.
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