Finding Happiness After Loss with Positive Psychology

Explore positive psychology and evidence-based strategies to foster resilience and happiness after loss, building a personal well-being strategy with self-compassion and a supportive self-care squad.

Adopt a positive attitude to build resilience in grieving, confront the brutal facts of reality, and embrace an optimistic mindset that can transform loss into growth.

Identify your personal moral compass by defining core beliefs, which may draw from faith, altruism, and meaningful work, then write a survivor's mission to guide your happiness journey.

Find a resilient role model to inspire growth through experience, as positive psychology guides your wellbeing journey, illustrated by Katie Couric's resilience and advocacy after loss.

Face your fears and use fear as a guide to build self-esteem. Grow through difficult moments, embracing presence with loved ones and valuing each moment.

Establish and nurture a supportive social network, and actively seek support to build positive relationships that serve as a safety net during stressful times.

Recognize your signature strengths, learn what the 24 character strengths are, and leverage them using the VIA survey and the authentic happiness website to build resilience and authentic happiness.

Explore the science of gratitude and its four core insights. Celebrate the present, block toxic emotions, boost stress resilience, and strengthen social ties and self-worth, with scientifically backed benefits.

Build a resilient support network by forming a self-care squad of empathetic friends who listen without judgment, offering safe space and online group connections to navigate loss through positive relationships.

Develop your well-being strategy by planning in your workbook, processing self-compassion, pacing your progress, and living your own timeline while seeking help if needed.