I’ve always been interested in aspects of psychology, but the study and science of it left something to be desired. One of the things that turned me off was the focus on identifying and labeling disorders. I was happy to discover a relatively recent development, positive psychology, “the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.” This approach mirrors my interest in focusing on promoting our physical wellness instead of on eradicating illnesses. Knowing the importance of positive emotions on our body to heal, promoting our psychological wellness is an integral part of promoting our physical wellness. Another blogger at Fibromyalgia and Wellness also writes about the role of positive emotions. While it is an important aspect of our self-care, it is not a simplistic solution. From my experience, you need to combine it with exercise, diet and other tools of integrative medicine to achieve wellness.
The "problem" with psychology is that it really isn't a science, in my opinion. Thanks for introducing the subject of "positive psychology." I've never heard of it before, but it sounds interesting!
Thanks! You are doing a great job with your blog, I always find good stuff when I stop in. Today I made sure to check out your favorite finds. Thanks again. {{Be well}}as in {hug}.
Thanks, Deb! It means so much to be able to use what I've been through in a positive way.
Ah, hafidha sofia, that sounds like the beginning of an interesting discussion. Would that opinion apply to all social sciences? (asks the sociology major with a big grin on her face) These days my interests are more practical in terms of maximizing my health, but I have always enjoyed discussions that challenge my and/or cultural assumptions.
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