Enhance is an evidence-based mindfulness program that aims to increase well-being by improving different cognitive skills. The program was tested on adult volunteers from Canada and the USA. It has been replicated successfully in college students. Its effectiveness has been tested in four areas, including cognitive functioning, attention and memory, as well as physical activity and spirituality. It was also found that participants enjoyed the most skill lessons that focused on their weakest points. Overall, however, the study revealed that both groups of participants experienced an improvement in well-being.
Self-directedness
Self-directed learning is one way to improve well being. This can be accomplished through a variety different activities. You might enjoy art or music classes. A fitness class is also an option. You will generally feel happier when you engage in these activities.
Developing a positive self-concept is another important aspect of self-direction. This is because people who feel in charge of their lives are more likely to support self-direction in others. Positive self-concept helps people accept their responsibilities and be kinder to others.
Cooperativeness
Cooperativeness is an important societal trait for human well-being, and it can boost our moods. This is especially true in workplaces, where everyone needs to work together to reach goals and ensure smooth operations. Workplace leadership can use a variety approaches to create a positive environment.
Because the participants in the study were college students, it is possible that their results are not representative of daily life. They may not reflect the whole U.S. population. Previous studies have not shown that cooperation is correlated with gender or ethnicity. 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 is a state of awareness and intentional activity that has been found to reduce stress and improve well-being. It can help people gain meaning and purpose from a difficult situation or create new meaning after experiencing loss. Self-transcendence is a way to transform your life or increase your vulnerability. This can lead to a better outcome. Research has shown that self-transcendence is a predictor, mediator, and correlate of well-being.
Recent studies have found that people who had spiritual experiences scored higher on self-transcendence than those who did not. They also found that self-transcendence was associated with higher levels of paranormal beliefs and traditional religiousness. But, the relationship was not independent from existential well-being.
Character development
Angela Duckworth founded Character Lab, a non-profit organization that focuses on character development. She is also a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor. She is also faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change For Good Initiative and Wharton People Analytics. Duckworth also founded a summer school for children with low incomes. Duckworth has worked as a consultant in management and as a math and science teacher.
Character development is a complex process that requires a broad range of positive, self-motivated behavior. These behaviors are guided primarily by values. A study of Israeli twins found that they rated their values at the ages of 11 and 13. It showed a positive correlation between prosociality (benevolence) and power and achievement. On the other hand, popular concern and aggression had an opposite association pattern. The same was true for openness and conservation. Peer conformity and risk-taking were also related.