However, I don’t think it was necessary to do such a hatchet job on Positive Psychology. It’s a lot deeper and more complex than you’re making it out to be, don’t you think? For example, one of the most intriguing aspects of positive psychology (and an intersection with your Happiness Habit) is the whole idea of flow.

In my opinion, the biggest problem with trying to put positive psychology into action is that it barely addresses at all moving from negative emotion to positive emotion.

Anyway, it was a very thought provoking post. Thanks for putting it out there!

Positive psychology is about finding happiness in focusing on strengths and virtues, but definitely not to the point of ignoring our feelings or “pretending” that nothing is ever wrong.

I’d suggest reading “The Happiness Hypothesis” by Jonathan Haidt or “Authentic Happiness” by Martin Seligman to gain a better understanding of the field. I think you’ll find it’s more inline with your Happiness Habit than you have given it credit for.

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