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Peter Michaelson - The Problem with Positive Psychology
November 30, 2011 http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Problem-with-Positive-by-Peter-Michaelson-111123-122.html
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November 24, 2011 By Peter Michaelson Superficial psychology is an enemy of progress. We have to see deeper into human nature, and overcome our own emotional weaknesses, if we are going to prevail in the political struggle to save and enhance our democracy. Most everyone is looking for happiness. The shopping malls of the self-help industry feature thousands of different methods, beliefs, and practices for finding it. Many of these approaches are of limited value, and we do ourselves a big favor by avoiding them. According to Martin E.P. Seligman, founder of positive psychology, people who apply his method "are the people with the highest well-being I have ever known." Seligman's approach encourages us to apply determination and grit in order to increase our positive emotions and relationships. We flourish, he claims, when we focus on engagement, accomplishment, and a sense of meaning. His latest book is titled, Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being (Free Press, New York, 2011). |
