RESEARCH

One definition of Positive Psychology:
“The study of what constitutes the pleasant life, the engaged life, and the meningful life.” (Seligman).

As we live our life, we experience both positivity and negativity. Our feelings largely depend upon our wishes, worries, hopes, sadness, joy, anxiety, happiness, regrets, shame, blame, envy, jealousies. So, it’s no surprise that we get tired, exhausted, stressed, angry and experience even worse emotions that we may find difficult to cope with.

Positive Psychology

The field of positive psychology is dedicated to understanding how people work in terms of positivism, what make us feel good, happy and how to live meaningful lives. The focus is heavily on topics like character strengths, optimism, life satisfaction, happiness, wellbeing, gratitude, compassion (and self-compassion), self-esteem and self-confidence, hope and elevation.

Positive psychology is a subfield of psychology founded by Martin Seligman (President of the American Psychological Association 1998). He is known for theory of ‘learned helplessness’ and the connection between the feeling of helplessness and depression. Seligman continued his research, focusing more on positive human experiences, states and traits, as well as wellbeing, happiness, strenght and growth. He called this research “learned optimism”.

Flow

Another aspect of positive psychology is flow, which was first defined and explored by Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi. He noticed that artists often achieved intense focus and great concentration and could lose track of time for several hours. Further investigation found that the same is true for musicians, writers and other creative professions.

More recently I have undertaken courses in work-life pedagogy, coaching, research on happiness and well-being (positive psychology), as now is the time for a new chapter in my life, to help others to overcome anxiety, prevent burnout and to jettison negativity, to achieve the same level of fulfilment and wellbeing within their lives.

Now his research has proven that anybody can get into the ‘flow-channel’ while undertaking a manageable challenge that requires concentration and skill. Flow appears to be linked to greater happiness and well-being.

Can we change ourselves and become happier?

According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, 50 per cent of our happiness is due to genetics, 10 per cent life circumstances and 40 per cent intensions. So that’s very positive, it is possible for everyone change at least 40 per cent! This means everybody can learn how to become more balanced, optimistic, mentally and physically stonger and happier.

JOHALOHA also follows others people working within the field of positive psychology and other areas of human growth, such as Goleman, Dalai Lama, Whitmore, Sinek, Chopra, Trolle, Covey and Pink.

JOHALOHA is here to help you grow

Even though we know that we can change ourselves, it’s not that easy. Therefore, JOHALOHA can help you on your journey to achieving the life you want.

The research in to positive psychology is very exciting but not everyone has the time or inclination to ready long reports. That’s why JOHALOHA is here to help you grow.

We love to read research and books about positive psychology. Then we can make it easier for you to grasp how humans think, feel and react. The more you learn, the easier it will be to reflect and understand yourself. The more you understand yourself, the more you can choose what you want and need to change.

When you learn how to grow you can create the life that matches your purpose and values and finally get the life you want.

JOHALOHA’s purpose

Our aim is to help people increase their knowledge and understanding of positive psychology and personal growth, so they can successfully make the desired changes to create the life that they want.