Enhance, an evidence-based mindfulness program, is designed to increase well being by improving cognitive skills. The program was tested on adult volunteers from Canada and the USA. It has been replicated successfully in college students. Its effectiveness was evaluated in four areas: cognitive function, attention, memory (physical activity), and spirituality. The study also discovered that participants benefited most from skill lessons that target their weakest areas. Overall, though, the study found that participants in both groups experienced improvements in well-being.
Self-directedness
Self-direction is one of the best ways to improve your health. This can be accomplished through a variety different activities. For example, you may enjoy music or art classes. You can also sign up for a fitness class. These types of activities will make you happier in general.
Developing a positive self-concept is another important aspect of self-direction. This is because people who feel in control are more likely to encourage self-direction in others. People who have a positive self-concept can accept the responsibilities of their human family members.
Cooperativeness
Cooperation is a crucial social trait that can enhance our well-being. This is especially true for workplaces, where employees need to work together to achieve goals and smooth operations. The workplace leadership has a range of options to promote a cooperative atmosphere.
The study participants were college students, so the results might not be representative of everyday situations. They may not reflect the whole U.S. population. Previous studies have not shown that cooperation is correlated with gender or ethnicity. The study also didn't measure trust among participants in strangers. This is important for evaluating whether people are willing to work together.
Self-transcendence
Self-transcendence, a state that involves awareness and deliberate activity, has been proven to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. It can help you find meaning and purpose after experiencing loss or gain meaning from difficult situations. A positive outcome can be achieved by increasing self-transcendence. It can also transform a person's life and increase vulnerability. Research has shown that self transcendence is a predictor of, mediator, or correlate of well-being.
Recent studies show that people who have experienced spiritual experiences scored higher in self-transcendence scores than those without. It was also discovered that self transcendence was associated to higher levels traditional religiousness, paranormal beliefs, and traditional religion. This relationship did not appear to be independent of existential wellbeing.
Character development
Angela Duckworth is founder of Character Lab, a nonprofit organization focused on character development. She is also a University of Pennsylvania professor of psychology and Christopher H. Browne distinguished professor. She is also the faculty co-director for Penn-Wharton Behavior Change For Good Initiative (Wharton People Analytics) and Penn-Wharton Behavior Change For Good Initiative (Penn-Wharton Behavior Change For Good Initiative). In addition to her academic work, Duckworth founded a summer school for low-income children. She has worked as both a science and math teacher and as an executive consultant.
Character development can be a multifaceted process. It involves positive and self-motivated behaviours. These behaviors are guided through values. Israeli twins evaluated their values at the age of 11 and 13, and found positive associations between prosociality benevolence and prosociality. Negative associations were found with achievement, power, universalism and power. The opposite pattern was found for popular concern and aggression. Similar results were found for peer conformity, risk-taking and openness.