Brilliant Positive Psychology

120 brilliant positive psychology

8 Celebration

Celebrating and sharing good things are a very important aspect

of positive relationships. Sharing good things can be done well

and encourage trust and intimacy. We all know how good it feels

when someone says ‘Well done’, but it can feel even better when

the ‘Well done’ is well done!

Being positive and supportive involves responding to good news

in a genuine constructive reaction that actively acknowledges

the other and celebrates the event with them. Psychologist

Shelly Gable has shown that this is vital to the health and well-

being of all relationships but particularly builds ...