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“Well-being cannot exist just in your own head. Well-being is a combination of feeling good as well as actually having meaning, good relationships and accomplishment.” quote by Martin Seligman
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“Well-being cannot exist just in your own head. Well-being is a combination of feeling good as well as actually having meaning, good relationships and accomplishment.”

Martin Seligman

About This Quote

Source Book: Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman, 2002

Well‑being requires both positive feelings and substantive life elements like meaning, relationships, and achievement.

In simple terms: Well‑being mixes feeling good with meaning and connections.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate relationships and purpose, not just happiness.

Themes

well‑being psychology meaning relationships achievement

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • therapy
  • team building
  • community programs

Key Concepts

Positive psychology eudaimonia social capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of your life need more meaning?
  • How do you balance pleasure with purpose?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting internal feelings can undermine external successes.

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