哈佛大学幸福课2(为什么要学习积极心理学)

1.Now think about the power of questions.

Think about a questions did.

For decades，many kids who potentially could have been helped weren't helped.Because the right question was not asked as well.

2.Questions create reality. The questions we ask very often determine the quest that we will pursue(从事), the path that we will take, the life we will live.

3.关注点的影响。

They focuse on their strength rather than primarily(主要的) deficiencies. (不足) They set goal for themselves. They were future-oriented, not just thinking about how bad things are today perhaps, but also thinking about"this is where I want be 5 years or 10 years from now."

They had a role model. That gave them stength. That gave them sense of direction. And finally, most significantly, they did not bowl alone. They had social support, they did not say:"I'm tough enough to do it by myself." Rather they said:"I'm tough to reach out for help." Because that does require certain toughness(能力)......The strength to admit weakness as well, the strength to admit a need.

4.关注优点而非缺点。

When we appreciate the good, the good appreciates - - the good grows. Unfortunately, the other side of the same coin applies as well.

We don't appreciate the good, when we take it for granted(理所当然), the good depreciates(贬值）.

5.What would happen to a seed - - seed is potential - - flower, tree - - What would happen to a seed if it is not watered, if no light is shed on it?

It will wither(枯萎) and die. The exact same thing with human potential. The same with interpersonal(人际的）relationship potential.

6.在一个队伍里多想想：How can I make this an excellent section? What can I bring? Taking responsibility for it.

7.行动与状态的螺旋上升。

Daryl.Ben: I'll take action and action will increase our level of confidence. And then more hope and optimism is a result of confidence. Hope and optimism become a self-fulfilling prophecy(预言). I'm much more like to find some one. I'm certainly much more likely to be happy.