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Are You Meant to Be a Positive Psychology Coach?

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Focused linear thinking comes as naturally to you as does holistic big-picture thinking.
You can adapt positive psychology interventions to new situations.
Empathy and compassion are two of your strengths.
You welcome the rigors or professionalism and are a creative pioneer, as well.
You can put your ego out of the way when helping others.
You want to join a profession that expresses your highest values.
You’re not happy every minute, but you generally feel good about your life.
You are ready to work tirelessly for the profession of your dreams.
You understand that credentials matter in positive psychology.
You integrate mind, body, and spirit.
You know that both too little positivity, and too much, can increase problems.
You have the courage to ask challenging questions.
You understand that virtually all goals are stand-ins for the goal of happiness.
You’ve consciously adopted a positivity bias and understand the benefits and drawbacks of it.
You love that psychology now focuses on what is working well instead of just what is wrong with people.
You help people be their best rather than just heal.
You understand that strengths and values energize people, while unmet needs tend to drain them.
You’re naturally curious.
You listen more than you talk.
You are learned about human dynamics, yet also call on your finely-tuned intuition.
You know that positivity and success are correlated.
You have above-average emotional intelligence.
You love personal development and personal growth.
You know that over-helping can be a disservice to others.
You take excellent care of yourself.
You know that happy people are good people.
You practice mindfulness, positivity, and/or gratitude regularly.
You love studying the neuroscience of positive growth.
You naturally acknowledge people.
You ask more than you tell.
You’re passionate about helping people.
You frequently read articles, books, and even research papers about positive psychology.
You understand that everyone is trying their best.
You know how to build trust within a conversation.
You’ve taken coach-specific training courses or plan to do so soon.
You love having conversations about what matters most to someone else.
You have a strong sense of personal ethics and integrity.
You want to change the world in positive ways.
Spirituality and science are compatible topics for you.
You’ve taken one or more courses on positive psychology or plan to do so soon.
You want to do well by doing good.
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