Barbara Fredrickson

Psychologist American Born 1964 (age 62)

American psychologist known for broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions.

388 quotes

"Love is not a feeling that comes and goes; it's a practice that deepens."
Love
"Flourishing means being fully yourself in the presence of others."
"Your capacity for transformation is renewed every single day."
Change
"The heart's wisdom often precedes the mind's understanding."
Wisdom
"Positive emotions are not distractions from real life; they are real life."
Happiness
"Kindness is the recognition of shared humanity across all difference."
Kindness
"Your relationships are the primary vehicle through which you grow."
Relationships
"The practice of appreciation rewires your brain toward noticing abundance."
Gratitude
"Love is the willingness to be changed by someone else's presence."
Love
"Flourishing is about having access to the full range of human emotion."
Wisdom
"Your nervous system is always listening for signs of safety and connection."
Relationships
"Positive psychology teaches us that suffering and growth are intertwined."
Philosophy
"The most transformative moments are often the smallest ones."
Life
"Courage is not the absence of fear; it's the presence of purpose."
Courage
"Your capacity for hope is your most renewable resource."
Hope
"Connection happens when two people agree to be present with what is."
Relationships
"Love languages are the vocabulary through which we say 'you matter to me'."
Love
"Positive emotions expand our world; fear contracts it."
Happiness
"Kindness is the practice of assuming the best about people's intentions."
Kindness
"Your past is the foundation; your choices are the architecture."
Wisdom
"Flourishing is available to you right now, in this moment, if you choose to see it."
Life
"Positivity is not about denying the difficult realities of life; it's about building resilience in the face of them."
Wisdom
"When we open our hearts to joy, we simultaneously open ourselves to deeper connection with others."
Love
"The best investment you can make is in your own emotional well-being and that of those around you."
Success
"Micro-moments of positivity can reshape the trajectory of an entire day."
Happiness
"Gratitude is not a luxury for the privileged; it's a tool for survival that everyone can access."
Gratitude
"When we feel safe and supported, our brains literally expand in their capacity for learning and growth."
Education
"Love is not just an emotion; it's a biological state that opens us up to possibility."
Love
"The way we respond to adversity determines not just our mood, but our future."
Courage
"Positivity spreads like a contagion, but so does negativity. Choose wisely what you emit."
Inspiration