The Power of Positive Emotions
Positive emotions are more than just a fleeting feeling, they have a real impact on our well-being.
Research has shown that experiencing joy, gratitude, and serenity can have a nourishing effect on our physical and emotional health.
Dr. Fredrickson identified the following as the ten most common positive emotions: Joy, Gratitude, Serenity, Interest, Hope, Pride, Amusement, Inspiration, Awe, Love.
At mycoocoon, we believe that color plays a vital role in fostering these positive emotions. By recognizing the opportunities for positivity that exist in our daily lives, and making a conscious effort to prioritize them, we can reap the benefits that positive emotions have to offer.
What is the most interesting or surprising conclusion you have reached about positivity over the course of your research?
What I find most surprising is that day-to-day experiences of positive emotions add up to make our physical hearts healthier, more resilient. Often, when we think of love and positivity, images of cartoon hearts come to mind. Yet when we share a laugh or a smile with another, we each may be getting a miniature tune-up of our cardiovascular systems. More broadly, beyond these benefits for physical health, micro-moments of shared positivity contribute to feelings of safety within our communities. Little by little, these moments help to build trust and loyalty.What I find most surprising is that day-to-day experiences of positive emotions add up to make our physical hearts healthier, more resilient. Often, when we think of love and positivity, images of cartoon hearts come to mind. Yet when we share a laugh or a smile with another, we each may be getting a miniature tune-up of our cardiovascular systems. More broadly, beyond these benefits for physical health, micro-moments of shared positivity contribute to feelings of safety within our communities. Little by little, these moments help to build trust and loyalty.
Kenan Distinguished Professor; Department of Psychology and Neuroscience; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Director, Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory; President, International Positive Psychology Association
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