Positive Psychology Exercises That Everyone Can Do

Categories: Psychology, Undergradute

25/08/2020

Positive Psychology Exercises That Everyone Can Do

It’s important for psychologists and psychotherapists to look after their own mental health during their training. When focusing on the patient or client wellbeing, it can be easy to forget self-care, but positive psychology exercises can benefit us all.

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If you’re interested in positive psychotherapy practices and would like to improve your own wellbeing at the same time, here are three positive psychology therapy exercises to try.

Write down things that make you laugh

If you need to lift your mood, write down things that make you laugh. These can be funny quotes you heard, an experience from your day or something that you observed from afar. By laughing, you will release endorphins and will also train your brain to appreciate the smaller details, the moments in time that are often forgotten.

Count kind gestures of the day

One of the best positive psychology exercises for patients, and yourself, is to focus on kindness. Count the gestures, exchanges and social interactions that add value to your day. These could be kind words from a friend, a smile from a stranger or favours from work colleagues. By focusing on kindness, you can redirect attention to the things that matter, rather than material gains.

Keep a journal

Documenting moments in your life is beneficial if you want to have a structured approach to therapy. By keeping a journal, you can break down individual experiences and keep a record of the positive changes and improvements. Plus, you will create a healthy habit of self-reflection, which is vital for emotional awareness.

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