Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

The Significant Impact of Blindsight Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi once said, “Control of consciousness determines the quality of life.” The idea that we are in control of our own consciousness, whether we are consciously aware of it or not, is a fascinating one; and it is even more fascinating when you take into consideration phenomenon like blindsight. Blindsight, according to Dictionary.com, is “the ability to respond to visual stimuli without having any conscious visual experience; it can occur…

The word “self” is defined as a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action. And the word “package” is defined as a collection of programs or subroutines with related functionality. Attitudes around the world can be shaped into packages. A /person’s attitude changes depending on where they are and what they are doing. In many different scenarios, people have been the face of many; football games, job…

Happiness can be completely different for many people; for me it is spending time outdoors using my hands for work. I could never have a desk job where I just sat at a desk and played with a computer. Working outside with my hands either working on or driving tractors is my favorite choice. Some people enjoy going to the amusement parts or concerts, but I on the other hand prefer to be outside working and getting stuff done. I find crowds and packed public places to just be distracting and…

I discovered how much fun it is to (for lack of a better academic frase), be silly with what my mind can come up with. It was said in “The Creative Personality”, written by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, that [Qte. 2] “a certain immaturity, both emotional and mental, can go hand in hand with deep insights”( Csikszentmihalyi 2). This article was one of the first introduced to us in this class, and it set a foundation for aspects of my childish personality to be expressed through my work. It also led…

or "a greater being/energy" that humans have worshipped, revered, or believed in. It can be seen from as early as the Stone Age to modern day. However, there have always been two sides to religion: the presence of it and the absence of it. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi once said, "Those who seek consolation in existing churches often pay for their peace of mind with a tacit agreement to ignore a great deal of what is known about the way the world works." Some people believe that humans use religion…

Chapter Four : Fashion Clothing and Identity Formation 4.1 Introduction In this chapter, data collected will be analysed and discoursed within the issues of Identity and clothing wear, detailing and explaining each sub-topic in a systematic approach to cover the intended parts of this research study. Within this section of the research, perspective of the youths of Brunei will determine whether their clothing wear or fashion lifestyle have a signifiant impact towards their own identity, of…

Physical Health Stress could be seen in different ways, given the fact that a lot of factors that could affect one’s self. One aspect of this is physical health. Physical health is important because it allows our bodies to function properly and in superior condition. There are several components which Koshuta (2016) considers to be the main factors to determine one’s physical health – physical activity, nutrition and diet, alcohol and drugs, medical self-care, and rest and sleep. Flora…

Balance We have been taught at a young age how to feel towards our experiences. Seems like everyone is always asking one another, "Did you like that?", or "How was your day?". Was it good or bad? On the surface, it’s common for human beings to categorize their everyday experiences. However, rather than choosing one side over the other, people must learn the importance of balancing both positive and negative thinking as an important aspect of their life. This is especially important to those who…

In order to increase our happiness, we need to engage in happiness strategies. These strategies are daily activities statistically proven to increase happiness based on data collected from following happy people. However, before Lyubomirsky discusses her twelve main, recommended strategies, she prefaces part two with addressing the issue of individuality. Every individual has unique interests, values, and needs and, for that reason, every individual has an individual path to finding happiness;…

Review of Positive Organizational Psychology Over Recent History Over the past decade, positive psychology has established itself as a sub-discipline of psychology due to its popularity among the common people. The founder, Martin Seligman, describes positive psychology as a science of positive experience, traits, and intuitions that promises to improve the quality of life and prevent the pathologies that occur when life is meaningless. What separates positive psychology with other disciplines…