I have previously covered Working with your Intentions, and also Meeting your Inner Vulnerability. Context matters, as does your individual preferences. Of course, there are many more ways to build habits that help you keep perspective and manage your emotional responses that are not listed in the PAFD. 

My research found that other people only account for some of what is important for people to feel connected and well. Focused Attention/Mindful Activity. It is good for your mood too.

After her daughter fell ill with a virus, a mother trusted her intuition and rushed to A&E when the child couldn’t keep fluids down and became lethargic. Her daughter was diagnosed with Ketotic Hypoglycaemia, requiring overnight hospitalization and IV fluids.

 The nurse praised the mother’s quick action, saying delayed treatment could have had serious consequences. The experience taught her about mental toughness in parenting, demonstrating how mothers find strength during adversity while navigating uncertainty and fear to protect their children.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Positive psychology, initially focused on flourishing, now frequently helps people manage high levels of stress and anxiety. Stress is a response to external pressures, while anxiety is an internal state of apprehension; chronic instances negatively impact health. 

Positive psychology provides evidence-based strategies like mindfulness, focusing on positive emotions, setting boundaries, maintaining social connections, and physical activity. These techniques build resilience and teach practical skills to manage stress, regain balance, and consciously shift from stress to calm, improving overall wellbeing.

The Deep Dive discusses Tracy Bevan’s article on how Positive Psychology can be used to manage stress and anxiety.

Positive psychology, initially focused on flourishing, now frequently helps people manage high levels of stress and anxiety. Stress is a response to external pressures, while anxiety is an internal state of apprehension; chronic instances negatively impact health. 

Positive psychology provides evidence-based strategies like mindfulness, focusing on positive emotions, setting boundaries, maintaining social connections, and physical activity. These techniques build resilience and teach practical skills to manage stress, regain balance, and consciously shift from stress to calm, improving overall wellbeing.

The provided texts primarily describe the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) programme offered by Buckinghamshire New University and an associated online introductory course from positivepsychologyonlinecourses.com. This master's degree, pronounced "map", aims to enhance both career prospects and personal wellbeing through the study of human flourishing. 

The introductory course allows individuals to explore positive psychology principles, learn from experts like Dr Piers Worth and Lesley Lyle, and even receive a 10% discount on the full MAPP programme. Student feedback highlights the introductory course's accessibility and its potential as a stepping stone to further academic study in this area.

This blog post by Lesley Lyle highlights the significance of World Laughter Day on May 4th, 2025, emphasising laughter's crucial role in wellbeing, especially during challenging times when opportunities for genuine laughter can be scarce. It explores the physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits of laughter, supported by research indicating its positive impact on stress, immunity, pain, and mood. 

The piece introduces laughter yoga and intentional laughter practices as effective ways to cultivate these benefits, noting the body's similar response to both spontaneous and deliberate laughter. Lyle announces a special World Laughter Day workshop in Christchurch, UK, including a unique invitation with free places for men to encourage their participation in laughter therapy.