2-Minute Tips: How to be more Positive - Barbara Fredrickson

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, a leading scholar in the field of positive psychology, explains simple ways that you can enhance positive emotions in your life.

‘Be Positive’ model doesn’t work effectively as it leads to toxic insincerity which is not good for health and social relationships. Better model to adopt is ‘Be Open, Be Curious, Be Kind, Be Appreciative and Be Real’ in acknowledging negative emotions when they come up. It leads to shift from complaining attitude to better understanding. Another model is to feel ‘Gratitude’ continuously as it leads to more attention to positive emotions. Positive emotions need not be intense or strong to make an impact. Frequent mild doses of positive emotions are sufficient.