Discussions
Discussions
Ksmiles123 Check-In 01/13/2026
A lot has been published on the field of Positive Psychology over the past decade. Positive psychology is often associated with Dr. Martin Seligman, a strong advocate of his theories on well-being and positive psychology. Positive psychology focuses on helping people build strengths, cultivate positive emotions, and enhance well-being rather than just treating problems. Iti ncludes practices like gratitude journaling, identifying character strengths,optimism training, and meaning-making.
A few Cons & Limitations of Positive Psychology:1. Risk of “Toxic Positivity.”- Overemphasis on positivity can sometimes minimize or dismiss genuine suffering. Patients may feel pressure to “stay positive” even when they’re struggling, which can lead to feelings of guilt or avoidance of genuine concerns.
2. Individual Variability in Response- Not all patients benefit equally. Some may not resonate with or find meaning in Positive Psychology practices, particularly if they feel overwhelmed by physical symptoms or depressive symptoms.
3. Cultural Considerations- Most Positive Psychology research has been conducted in Western, individualistic contexts, and its principles may not translate equally across different cultural or personal backgrounds.Have you practiced positive psychology regularly? Is there a specific practice that you would like to share with members of our community?
Replies
The Power of Prayer. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lgbtq-affirmative-psychology/202501/the-power-of-prayer
Lucinda
Thank you for sharing your practice with the community. I am a firm believer in the power of prayer 🙏🏽; it has kept me going throughout the years of medical challenges. Prayer, is not for everyone but any form of spirituality can assist an individual in their medical journey. :)
I especially love this line in the article: And whatever happens in our life, regardless of the challenge, we know and trust, that there’s a much bigger plan at play.
We must believe that we are learning from each and every trial that we experience. We can share our experiences with others to inspire them that tomorrow can be a better day.
🙏🙏
Prayer is something that definitely gets me thorough everyday no matter how I feel. It re-invigorates my mind and body and I feel it . It also keeps me calm and focused.
Prayer keeps me going forward. It is so valuable to have some form of spiritual practice while dealing with chronic health challenges.
It is not our intention to serve as a substitute for medical advice and any content posted should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. We make every effort to support our members, our medical professionals cannot and will not provide a diagnosis or suggest a specific medication; those decisions should be left to your personal medical team. While we encourage individuals to share their personal experiences with COPD, please consult a physician before making changes to your own COPD management plan.
Community posts are monitored by the 360social Community Manager, as well as staff respiratory therapists, educators, and other medical professionals.