Positive Discipline

weakest characteristic? Positive psychologists would say no. Positive psychologists wish to aid people on their journey through life by emphasizing on one’s personal growth through one’s character strengths and the refinement of one’s weaknesses. By focusing on personal growth, rather than comparing oneself to others, one is able to focus on trying to do better than they did the previous day, and realize that failure is simply a state of mind.1 The ideals of the field of positive psychology…

experimented with how flow makes me feel, centering on complete focus and concentration. By partaking in the five rhythms, even though I found it hard to release, I eventually found it tranquil and cathartic. Csikszentmihalyi (1969) expressed that with positive detachment from the everyday and clarity about life, comes confidence and a sense that the activity is achievable. Additionally, this is followed by a feeling of peace and timeliness, leading to motivation and an inherent understanding…

which led him to a series of significant advances in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of depression. His research on the matter would later contribute to new ideas about optimism and ways to further the new found psychological category of Positive Psychology (FamousPsych). Martin has related a story…

Leadership versus followership is a very unique discussion. I say this because a leader cannot exist without a follower and a follower cannot exist without a leader. This makes it a unique relationship. With that being said, there is many traits and characteristics that describe both a leader and a follower. Some traits that a leader must possess are honesty, accountability, delegation skills, emotional stability, communication skills, and confidence among many others. Some traits describing a…

One theory that I have developed by participating in and observing my everyday family life is that good communication equals a healthy harmonic relationship. My family always demonstrated good communication amongst one another. Whenever we have a disagreement about something, we talk about it with another. We are a very close knit family and we all have tight relationship with each other. The concept of this theory is if you have good communication between family members, then you will have a…

After completing the leadership self-assessment and bar graph I identified the dominant leadership behaviors included providing direction, leading courageously, championing change, coaching and developing people and acting with integrity. The least used leadership behaviors included fostering teamwork and motivating others. The first leadership behavior I’m going to review is to provide direction. In order to provide direction to team members the leader must understand the mission and goals of…

Of course, it takes time and discipline. Take time each day to brush up on their quality and the positive side and explain that you blame your beliefs about yourself come from childhood and are not based on reality. Praise for everything good to do, and give you support when you make a mistake, and explain that you did…

The definition of a leader is defined by Merriam Webster as “a person who leads.” A simple and an objective phrase which carries little meaning to what leadership means. Another article written by Susan Ward in ‘The Balance’ defines leadership a step further as “the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.” Both definitions capture the overall essence of being in control or in command. Yet from my experience in leadership roles, I have come to understand that…

Combat Leadership Qualities. 11. Leaders inspire soldiers with the will to win. They provide purpose directions and motiration in combat. Leaders determine how maneuver, fine power, and profection are to be used against enemy. Thus no peace time duty is more important for leaders than studying their profession, understanding human dimension of leadership, becoming tactically and technically proficient, and preparing for war. These help them understand the effects of battle on soldiers,…

The Importance and Benefits of Happiness Studies Happiness is commonly considered as an ultimate goal of life because everybody wants to be happy (Abdel-Khalek, 2005; Frey & Stutzer, 2002; Veenhoven, 1994). Research documents that being happy are more important than the pursuit of material achievements for the majority of the people (Van Boven, 2005; Larsen & Eid, 2008; Lyubomirsky, Sheldon, & Schkade, 2005). An understanding of the determinants of human happiness is important because a happier…