Psychological Concepts and Mindsets

rumination

• act of thinking deeply or obsessively about negative feelings or situations

• a method of meditation focusing on positive thoughts

• a technique for improving memory retention

• a form of relaxation through deep breathing

purpose

• stable and generalized intention to accomplish something that is both meaningful to the self and consequential for the world beyond the self

• a temporary goal that is easily forgotten

• an aimless desire without any specific direction

• a fleeting thought that lacks significance

dignity

• the state of being free from shame or disgrace

• recognition that all people have the right to be valued and respected for who they are

• the quality of being worthy of honor or respect

• the ability to make choices and decisions independently

mind-set

• a person's thought pattern, attitude, and mood

• a type of mental illness

• a method of meditation

• a physical exercise routine

diversity

• people’s differences in many areas, such as race, ethnicity, sex, or spiritual beliefs

• a concept that refers to the variety of human experiences and perspectives

• the practice of including individuals from different backgrounds in a group

• the state of being similar or uniform in characteristics

empathy

• ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

• the ability to analyze and critique emotions

• a method of expressing one's own feelings

• the capacity to ignore others' emotions

mindfulness

• state of concentrated, judgment-free awareness of what is happening in the present moment

• the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously

• a technique for improving memory retention

• the practice of ignoring distractions to enhance productivity

happiness

• positive emotion linked to well-being and contentment with life

• state of feeling sad or depressed

• temporary feeling of excitement or joy

• neutral state of emotional balance

attitude

• A pattern of viewing and reacting to events in a certain way

• A fixed belief that cannot be changed

• A temporary feeling that does not influence behavior

• A method of analyzing data objectively

self-respect

• A feeling of superiority over others

• Pride and confidence in one’s self

• A lack of concern for others' opinions

• An excessive focus on personal achievements