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Have you heard of Dr. Barbara Frederickson’s book, Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life? All dramatic titles aside, Frederickson has written an insightful and helpful analysis on ways we can investigate our moods and behaviors for a more satisfying life.
One interesting tool on Frederickson’s website is the free “Positivity Ratio” test, which can tell you how close you are to what she believes is an ideal 3:1 ratio.
If you’re curious, take two minutes to complete the Positivity Self Test now. Your score provides a snapshot of how your emotions of the past day combine to create your positivity ratio:
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Dr. Frederickson also writes some interesting blog posts for Psychology Today: