Are You Self-Actualized?
Many individuals living in wealthy countries want to be self-actualized. Have you reached that lofty perch? According to Abraham Maslow, who coined the term, self-actualization involves individuals making the most of their potential. Maslow said...
Finding Meaning
Psychologists and philosophers often talk about the importance of finding meaning in life. At a recent world congress on behavioural and cognitive treatment, I heard a great healer, Dr Aaron Beck, describe how he has helped persistently psychotic individuals come out...
How Creative Are You?
I am not seeking a new job, but if I were, I might be asked to show that I am creative. More and more companies want to hire creative individuals. Could I show that I am creative? To answer that question, I have to define creativity. The usual...
Look for Strengths in Yourself and in Others
A friend of mine told me that she tries to help all her children identify their greatest strength so they can use that strength to do well in life. I like her idea – it fits well with an area of positive psychology called strength finding. Strength finding can focus...
Remember and Savor Peak Experiences
Several years ago I attended a psychology conference in Sydney. Just after the conference ended, I stood a few steps from a female scientific colleague, when a young man approached her and said, “I don’t know how to say this, but I was...
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