Enhance, an evidence-based mindfulness program, is designed to increase well being by improving cognitive skills. It has been tested with adult volunteers from the USA and Canada. It has been reproduced successfully with college students. It was tested in four areas - cognitive functioning and attention, memory, mental capacity, physical activity, spirituality, and memory. Participants also benefited the most from skill lessons that targeted their weakest areas. However, overall, the study showed that participants in both of these groups saw improvements in their well-being.
Self-directedness
One of the ways to improve your well being is to learn how to be self-directed. You can do this through many activities. Music or art classes are two examples. You can sign up for a class in fitness. These types of activities will make you happier in general.
Self-direction can also be achieved by developing a positive self image. This is because people who feel in charge of their lives are more likely to support self-direction in others. People who have a positive self-concept can accept the responsibilities of their human family members.
Cooperativeness
The ability to cooperate is a vital social trait for human wellbeing and can even boost our moods. This is especially important in workplaces that require people to cooperate to meet their goals and maintain smooth operations. Workplace leadership can use a variety approaches to create a positive environment.
The study participants were college students, so the results might not be representative of everyday situations. They may not reflect the whole U.S. population. Studies in the past have shown that cooperation does not depend on ethnicity or gender. Moreover, the study did not measure the level of trust that participants have for strangers, which is critical in assessing whether people are willing to cooperate.
Self-transcendence
Self-transcendence can be described as a state in which you are aware of your thoughts and do something that is intentional. It has been shown to decrease stress levels and improve well-being. It can help you find meaning and purpose after experiencing loss or gain meaning from difficult situations. A positive outcome can be achieved by increasing self-transcendence. It can also transform a person's life and increase vulnerability. Research has shown self-transcendence can be a predictor and mediator of well-being.
Recent research shows that people who have had spiritual experiences are more likely to experience self-transcendence. Researchers also found that self transcendence was associated higher levels with paranormal beliefs and traditional religion. However, this relationship was not found to be independent of existential well-being.
Character development
Angela Duckworth is the founder of Character Lab. This non-profit organization focuses on character building. She is also the Christopher H. Browne University Distinguished Professor of Psychology. She is also co-director of Penn-Wharton Behavior Change For Good Initiative, and Wharton People Analytics. Duckworth established a summer school in the area of low-income children as part of her academic work. Duckworth has worked as a consultant in management and as a math and science teacher.
Character development can be a multifaceted process. It involves positive and self-motivated behaviours. These behaviors are guided through values. Israeli twins assessed their values at 11 years and 13 years of age. One study showed that there was a positive correlation in prosociality and benevolence. There were also negative associations with universalism power and achievement. Popular concern and aggression, on the other hand, had a different association pattern. Openness and conservation were also associated with peer conformity as well as risk-taking.