Flourishing reflects human self-actualization Six domains of flourishing Positive psychology researcher Martin Seligman’s book, Flourish, provides a broader context for desirable outcomes such as happiness and life satisfaction. According to Seligman, people flourish when their lives have three core features (positive emotions, engagement and interest in life, and purpose and meaning in life), as well…
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Meaning in Life for Seniors
What’s so important about meaning in life? How can you create it? Meaning refers to the purpose and significance of one’s existence. It’s useful to distinguish between happiness and meaning in life. Happiness can make life enjoyable but may not make life meaningful. Ideally, we can find life to be both happy and meaningful. Meaning…
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