Seligman: Adelaide Thinker in Residence
A very incomplete summary of my experience of Prof Martin Seligman's Opening Lecture for his Adelaide Thinker-in-Residence stint
On my way to Seligman talk for #FlourishSA. Taxi was late, I'll be late. Trying to stay positive ;)
Adelaide Thinkers in ResidenceMartin Seligman – Adelaide Thinkers in ResidenceWorld leading psychologist and expert adviser on wellbeing at the highest level of international public policy, Dr Martin Seligman, will ...- Hmm just thought I'd clarify my tweets are a mixture of what Seligman is saying, and where I find my own mental connections #FlourishSA
I find this immensely, well... Positive :=) Full Festival Centre for Seligman #flourishsa http://pic.twitter.com/MKVaWSpM- Gave Kelly's introduction asking how we might improve a quality of life beyond beaches and wine #FlourishSA
- We're thinking as to whether the goal of life is more than not being miserable #FlourishSA
- Seligman building PERMA, a recipe for well-being: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment #FlourishSA
- Positive psychology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Positive psychology is a recent branch of psychology whose purpose was summed up in 1998 by Martin ...
- Each of these is measurable. Apparently you can test yourself here: authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx #FlourishSA
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:: Authentic Happiness :: Using the new Positive PsychologyWelcome to Authentic HappinessAuthentic Happiness is the homepage of Dr. Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at t...- Differences in PERMA measurements across Europe show diff; northern countries rate higher than Eastern Europe #FlourishSA
- Wondering if PERMA or well being also relates perspectives of the future (I think this is link) #flourishSA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3oIiH7BLmg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
- Positive emotions can be measured by "Losada ratio". Think mine could improve. Love you all! #FlourishSA
- Now looking at engagement, or flow. Best when applying your highest strengths to a challenge. See ted.com/talks/mihaly_c… #FlourishSA
- But bravery, kindness & humor are character strengths that... sidetracked by taking impromptu test.... for resilience? #FlourishSA
- Ah, thanks @simondivecha - those strengths predict if we're more likely to grow from traumatic events #FlourishSA
- Positive interventions are self-reinforcing. Much of therapy can 'melt' over time #FlourishSA
- Great two by two matrix on active/passive and destructive/constructive. Being actively constructive heightens relationships #FlourishSA
- Talking about different in impacts from doing fun stuff "movies, masturbation" vs philanthropic activities #FlourishSA
- The human system is built to get happiness from helping others. also happiness through service here axialent.com #FlourishSA
- AxialentConscious leaders create an inspiring environment for employees to blossom as professionals and as human beings, enabling them to contrib...
- On grit, & ability especially of kids to respond well to stresses (or stressors). That drives @FreeRangeKids too I expect #FlourishSA
