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Loftier goals

Dr. Christopher Peterson has significantly influenced positive psychology through his research on human strengths and virtues. Setting goals is essential for personal improvement, motivation, and recovery from mental illness, and positive psychology aims to address broader societal challenges by promoting global well-being, fulfilling lives, and enhancing human potential. The field aspires to create a thriving world for individuals, communities, and the planet by focusing on resilience, collaboration, and meaningful development.

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Loftier goals

Dr. Christopher Peterson has significantly influenced positive psychology through his research on human strengths and virtues. Setting goals is essential for personal improvement, motivation, and recovery from mental illness, and positive psychology aims to address broader societal challenges by promoting global well-being, fulfilling lives, and enhancing human potential. The field aspires to create a thriving world for individuals, communities, and the planet by focusing on resilience, collaboration, and meaningful development.

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LOFTIER GOALS OVER THE LONG TERM

Christopher Peterson: A prominent figure in shaping the field, Dr. Christopher Peterson dedicated his
career to understanding and nurturing human strengths and virtues. His extensive research and
publications, including co-authoring the widely recognized book "Character Strengths and Virtues," have
significantly contributed to the advancement of positive psychology.

Why do people set goals?

Most people want to see some kind of change or improvement in their lives from time to time. Setting
goals is an effective way to increase motivation and to help you to create the changes you want. It can be
used to improve health and relationships, or improve productivity at work.

Setting goals can also be an important step in the recovery from mental illness. Common disorders like
depression or anxiety can make it hard to function at work or home, or relate to others. Setting goals can
be used as part of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to start the process of getting well and rebuilding a
meaningful life.

Positive psychology, having established itself within the field, is now setting its sights on ambitious, long-
term goals that extend beyond individual well-being. Here are some of the loftier aspirations for the
future of positive psychology:

1. Global Well-being: This extends beyond individual well-being, aiming to create positive social
environments and foster compassion and empathy on a broader scale. This could involve
addressing global challenges like poverty, conflict, and environmental issues through a positive
psychology lens, focusing on building resilience, fostering collaboration, and promoting
solutions-oriented approaches.

2. Building a More Fulfilling World: By understanding and nurturing human strengths and virtues,
positive psychology seeks to contribute to a world where individuals and communities can reach
their full potential and experience a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This might involve
promoting character development in education, fostering positive relationships in communities,
and encouraging individuals to pursue activities aligned with their values and strengths.

3. Enhancing Human Potential: Moving beyond solely alleviating mental health issues, positive
psychology seeks to help individuals not only cope with challenges but also flourish. This involves
promoting growth, resilience, and the ability to live life to the fullest, contributing positively to
society, and experiencing a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

These "loftier goals" represent an ambitious vision for the future of positive psychology. By striving
towards these goals, the field can potentially contribute significantly to creating a world where
individuals, communities, and the planet can all thrive.

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