Happiness Psychology - Part 3: I’m Not Broken, I Want to Be Better
The third article in the series on Applied Psychology.
Trung Quân
9/23/20241 min read
When people think of psychology, many assume it’s only necessary when something is wrong, such as trauma after war, the loss of a loved one, postpartum depression, divorce, or any other life-changing event. The psychologist’s job is to find the cause and "fix" the patient, restoring them to a normal state.
This view was more accurate in the past when psychology primarily focused on healing people returning from wars or after major human disasters.
But what if we, mentally healthy individuals, have lives that are fairly stable in every way? We know we can do better and have the desire to grow, to become the best version of ourselves. We seek positive experiences like connection, courage, and contribution. Is there a way?
Positive psychology helps us shape and influence our personal happiness experiences, guiding us to achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.