10 Positive Psychology quotes to keep you moving

I’m sharing with you following inspiring quotes. So, grab a cup, sit back and enjoy them.

Don’t aim at success – the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued. It must ensue, as the unintended side effect of one’s personal dedication to a course greater than oneself.”
– Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

 

For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin – real life.
But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first,some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid, then life would begin. At last it dawned upon me that these obstacles were my life” – Fr. Alfred D’Souza.

The stronger and more emotionally resilient you are, the better you will be able to respond to pressure, crisis and tragedy. Emotionally resilient people after a traumatic event still ‘go through hell’ but rather than remaining traumatised for years afterwards, they actually grow to become emotionally stronger. – Dr Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology. You can explore more from his book “Flourishing.”

Use your signature strengths and virtues in the service of something much larger than you are. ~ Martin Seligman (2002, p. 263),  pioneer of Positive Psychology.

 

All we are is the result of all we have thought — Buddha.

Whether you think you can, or think you can’t. You are right – – Henry Ford.

 

If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh

 

In life, don’t expect anything from anyone.

Because expectation, when not fulfilled, gives you pain.
When you get something without expecting it,
It gives you pleasure.
Keep doing your part
And leave the rest to God.”
– Sebin S. Kottaram

 

The universe stands aside for those people who know where they are going…
– Paulo Coelho