Positive Psychology Terminology

noun a positive form of something, such as a positive number or a positive attitude

adjective describing or indicating a quality or state that is desirable or beneficial

• The research results showed a positive correlation between exercise and mental health.
• I'm feeling really positive about my chances of getting the job.
• I'm vibing with all the positive energy in the room.
• Her smile was like a burst of positive sunshine on a cloudy day.

verb an action word that shows an attempt or effort to do something

• She is trying her best to finish the project before the deadline.
• I'm trying to learn how to play the guitar, but it's not easy.
• He's trying to hit on that girl at the bar.
• The company is trying to navigate through the challenges of the current market.

noun a moral or spiritual improvement or advancement

verb to lift up or raise to a higher position or level

• The government's new policy aims to uplift the economy through various measures.
• Volunteering at the local shelter can really uplift your spirits.
• Listening to that song always uplifts me, it's my go-to pick-me-up.
• The painting in the living room really uplifts the whole decor of the house.

noun the quality or state of being beneficial; the degree to which something is beneficial

• The beneficiality of the new policy changes is still being debated among experts.
• I'm not sure about the beneficiality of joining that club, but it could be worth a try.
• I'm not convinced of the beneficiality of those supplements, they seem like a waste of money.
• The beneficiality of forgiveness can sometimes be more valuable than holding onto anger.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The endowment fund for the university is truly the gift that keeps on giving, providing scholarships for generations to come.
• My grandma's homemade jam is the gift that keeps on giving - it's so delicious and she always makes extra jars for us to take home.
• That new streaming service subscription is the gift that keeps on giving, I can't stop binge-watching all the shows!
• Kindness is the gift that keeps on giving, spreading positivity and warmth wherever it goes.