π A ratio of positive emotions above three to one is considered a tipping point for well-being.
π‘ Ratios of about two to one are common in daily life, while ratios of one to one or lower are associated with emotional disorders.
π The positivity ratio suggests that we need three positive emotions for every negative emotion to thrive.
β΅ Using a sailboat metaphor, positivity represents the mast and negativity represents the keel, both necessary for balance and direction in life.
π The positivity ratio acknowledges the importance of experiencing a full range of human emotions, rather than eliminating all negative emotions.
π Expressing and experiencing negative emotions is part of the process of flourishing.
β οΈ Making positivity your motto can lead to toxic insincerity and have negative effects on our well-being.
π To tap into genuine positive emotions, we need to find ways to nurture and cultivate them.
β¨ Creating the mindset of positive emotions leads to the experience of positive emotions.
π Being open, appreciative, curious, kind, and sincere are strategies to cultivate positive emotions.
β° Being present and mindful of the goodness in the present moment increases positive emotions.
π Every situation is benign in this exact moment, but we often miss the subtle sources of goodness.
π― Being open to our current circumstances makes it easier to draw from the sources of goodness and experience positive emotions.
βοΈ Tracking your positivity ratio frequently can serve as a mindfulness tool and is easily done using a free website.
π Tracking your daily positivity ratio can provide insights into your overall well-being.
π Monitoring your positivity ratio over time can help you evaluate the impact of positive changes in your life.
πΊ An old Cherokee story highlights the internal battle between negativity and positivity within individuals.
πΊ There are two emotional 'wolves' in our minds: negativity and positivity.
πΊπ» Negativity is associated with emotions such as anger, sadness, stress, and contempt, while positivity includes emotions like joy, gratitude, serenity, and hope.
π½οΈ The emotional 'wolf' that wins is the one that we feed and nurture.