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Positive Psychology

APSARA KATUWAL DANGOL When we see Diagnostic Statistical Manual of mental disorder (DSM-5) in psychology, we clearly know that even the normal behavior is said to be abnormal and termed as a disorder because so many classifications have been done that in some of the disorder each person falls. But Positive Psychology is something different from these mental disorders. It is all about positive aspects, the pursuit of happiness, well-being, and flourishing. Martin Seligman defined Positive psychology as " the scientific study of optimal human functioning that aims to discover and promote the factors that allow individual and communities to thrive". The focus of positive psychology remains in psychological well being. It is not just focused on problems. It is focused in strengthing human mind, behavior, attitude towards concerned life. Simply it is about provoking happiness, positivity and good environment. Positive Psychology being in 1998, the term was used f...

For Your Body, Mind and Soul

APSARA KATUWAL DANGOL Swami Sivananda once said, " Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your small acts. This is the secret of success."In our life time, we get to see many intelligent people. We are always inspired by what they do and what they say. We follow them and we want to succeed like them. We get to hear that the celebrity has become a billionaire and after some days hear that the same celebrity is suffering from Cancer. So, life is all about pain and gain and many times gain and pain. The only thing we need to understand is, besides our all achievement how much we are giving time to our body, mind, and soul. It is not bad to be materialistic, it is not bad to eat what you like, it is not bad to sleep late, it is not bad to be workaholic. But it is 100 times good to listen to your body, mind, and soul. Help your body, listen to your mind and make the peaceful environment for your soul. Body How can we help our body to make it fit and healthy? Firstl...