Your Choice
You can choose positivity. It's not just an inborn trait. It's a choice you make every day.
Barbara Fredrickson
Psychologist and originator of broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.
All moments: Barbara Fredrickson
- From Survival to Thriving — Barbara Fredrickson
Positive emotions expand your capacity for learning, connection, and building resilience.
- Building With Feeling — Barbara Fredrickson
Each positive emotion has its function. Joy prompts play, gratitude prompts connection, serenity prompts safety.
- Positivity Radiates — Barbara Fredrickson
Your positivity is contagious. It affects other people and creates a chain reaction of well-being.
- Love Connects — Barbara Fredrickson
Love isn't just romantic relationships. It's micro-moments of synchrony between people that reshape us at a cellular level.
- Opening the Mind — Barbara Fredrickson
When you feel joy, your brain becomes broader, more flexible, more creative. Sadness narrows it.
- The Positivity Edge — Barbara Fredrickson
Positive emotions don't just feel good. They literally rewire your brain and body toward flourishing.
Related moments
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
- Childhood - Where It All Starts — Michael Jackson
Childhood is where it all starts. If we lose childhood, we lose everything.
- Faith Moves Mountains — John Legend
Faith, hope and love are the three pillars of my life
- Heal the World — Michael Jackson
All I wanna do is heal the world. Make it better for our children.
- My Life Has Been Happiness — Louis Armstrong
All my life has been happiness because I did what I loved.