The Role of Positive Psychology

• It is not the job of Positive Psychology to tell you that you should be optimistic, or spiritual, or kind or good-humored; it is rather to describe the consequences of these traits.

• For example, that being optimistic brings about less depression, better physical health, and higher achievement.

• What you do with that information depends on your own values and goals.

- Martin Seligman, Ph.D. Authentic Happiness