Applying Positive Psychology to Live a Better Life | Vinesh Sukumaran | TEDxMSRIT
Vinesh Sukumaran gives us an insightful and comprehensive guide on how to live life to its fullest potential and how to deal with problems that come your way. He begins with the importance of a positive upliftment in life and how it directly impacts our perception of reality. A positive mindset or a life that is generally filled with positive outlooks, engagement in enriching activities or connections, healthy relationships with friends and family, the meaning and value of an individual’s life, and accomplishments frame the PERMA model, which elaborates the foundations of a life well-lived.
He also explains the need for self-acceptance and the need for other individuals in growing and connecting with. Support from friends, loved ones and peers, factor into ‘strength state’, and the growing need for this effort in a person's growth as an individual and also as a responsible member in a community.Vinesh Sukumaran is a pioneer in the field of positive behaviour and leadership development, and expert in the sciences of wellbeing. His wisdom on positive psychology has aided over 20000 people through his enriching sessions and training programmes, including clients from Hewlett Packard, Aricent, Daimler, NetApp, Oil India limited etc. He holds many accolades including being a guest faculty at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Vinesh Sukumaran is a Positive Psychologist and Leadership Consultant based in Bangalore, India. He specializes in helping individuals and organizations foster leadership, wellbeing, and authenticity through applied positive psychology.Educational Background
He holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore and a Master’s in Positive Psychology (with a focus on Positive and Sports Psychology) from the University of Missouri, USA.Professional Reach & Impact
Vinesh has trained and coached over 20,000 individuals to develop positive behavior and enhance leadership and performance.His clients include leaders and organizations such as Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, NetApp, Shell, Infineon, Tata Group, Atlassian, Boeing, Novo Nordisk, and the Indian Space Research Organization. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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