The study and science of positive psychology is based on three separate levels — these are the subjective, individual and groups levels.

“Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing, and an applied approach to optimal functioning. It has also been defined as the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals, communities, and organisations to thrive.”

Happiness can be viewed as a result and a condition of living right. Flourishing is distinct from, but related to, happiness. Success in living makes people happy and this happiness tends to foster more success. Happiness is linked to the notions of self-esteem and flow.

7 Secret Ingredients of a Happy Life

• 1) Peace of Mind. The first of these seven ingredients to a happy life, and easily the most important, is peace of mind.
• 2) Health and Energy.
• 3) Loving Relationships.
• 4) Financial Freedom.
• 5) Worthy Goals and Ideas.
• 6) Self Knowledge and Self-Awareness.
• 7) Personal Fulfillment.
• Take Action.

Once students are trained to de-couple their happiness from other people’s anger or unhappiness, their happiness and satisfaction will improve. However, if the teacher is also happy and in a positive mindset, that will be a beneficial influence on the student, and this is likely to boost students’ academic performance.

The impact of happy thoughts Our results revealed that, on average, students who reported being happier had higher grades. Specifically, we found a statistically significant correlation between happiness and students’ GPA from elementary school through high school.

In secondary education, what makes students happy the most is the presence and quality of social relationship, as a result of social and emotional development. It was observed that university students become happier when they experience positive behaviours and attitudes for their interests, values and respects.

Top 10 Happiest Colleges in the Country:

• Auburn University. Location: Auburn, Alabama.
• Vanderbilt University. Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
• Kansas State University. Location: Manhattan, Kansas.
• Tulane University.
• University of Oklahoma.
• College of William and Mary.
• Clemson University.
• Rice University.

1. Cramming during an all-nighter. When midterms and exams roll around, lack of time seems to be a common theme. During the term, student responsibilities, tasks and social activities often take priority, which leaves some students with just a few hours to study before an exam.

In the short run, yes. An average student can get average opportunities. An average student goes on less noticed and supported by professors and potential employers. They may not get the referrals and recommendations from their professors, and will not stand out as the best candidate with potential employers.

6 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Student Habits You Didn’t Know You Had

• Bad Habit #1: You Waste Time the Wrong Way.
• Bad Habit #2: Not Studying the “Right Way”
• Bad Habit #3: Relying on Coffee Too Much.
• Bad Habit #4: Your Priorities are Out of Order.
• Bad Habit #5: Your Files are Disorganized.

There are a number of possible reasons that students get poor grades. Some are external factors, such as the subject matter is too difficult, the teacher is hard to understand, and problems at home. Other reasons have to do with student attitudes, such as didn’t do homework and goofed off in class.

A primary reason good students perform poorly in college is because they’ve developed an approach to learning that is successful in K-12 environments but incompatible with college.