I began studying human emotions more than twenty years ago. At that time, almost every scientist working in this area was studying one of the negative emotions, like fear, anger, anxiety, or depression. I wondered why no scientists cared to… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share Image
Flourishing goes beyond happiness, or satisfaction with life. True, people who flourish are happy. But that's not the half of it. Beyond feeling good,… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
You know that saying 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing'? That's so true of positive psychology. Our latest research tells us that the… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Positive emotions are not trivial luxuries, but instead might be critical necessities for optimal functioning. — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Positivity psychology is part and parcel of psychology. Being human includes both ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. Positive psychology devotes somewhat more attention… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
When we inject people with positivity, their outlook expands. They see the big picture. When we inject them with neutrality or negativity, their peripheral… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Love is that micro-moment of warmth and connection that you share with another living being — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Positive thinking is just one small part of positive psychology. Plus, as an approach to well-being, positive thinking only helps you to the extent… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
It turns out that unexplained positivity lasts longer than positivity we analyze until we fully understand it. — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Love requires you to be physically and emotionally present. It also requires that you slow down. — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Positive people are able to maintain a broader perspective and see the big picture which helps them identify solutions where as negative people maintain… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Taking delight in my family, my time in nature, and in the chance to do work that I find endlessly fascinating and rewarding. My… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
The benefits of positive emotions don't stop after a few minutes of good feelings subside. In fact, the biggest benefit that positive emotions provide… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
Positivity opens us. The first core truth about positive emotions is that they open our hearts and our minds, making us more receptive and… — Barbara Fredrickson Copy Share
