PSYC 335 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Pre-Medical, Operationalization
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Intentional, moment to moment searches for optimal experiences give us joy & fulfilment. Bring about sanity in daily life that is grounded in competence & happiness. Mindfulness, flow, & spirituality searches for optimal experiences. In fast past & future-focused cultures (west) mindfulness if undervalued. American native groups shown to have a more present focused time-orientation, which allows them to create & cultivate mindful experiences. Asian cultures buddhism: encourages mindfulness & reward in its achievement. Easy to lose sight of moments passing you in fast paced world yet each moment is accessible & has untapped potential each part of the search for optimal experiences. Moments are plentiful in each day & the potential each holds is reflected in thoughts, feelings, & psyc forced connected to each moment. Day presents 20,000 moments/opportunities for engagement for overcoming the negative & pursuing the pos. Best examples of mindfulness are manifested in the everyday behaviours of ppl.
