Positive psychology is defined as a field of psychological theory and research that focuses on psychological states, personal characteristics and strengths, and cultural institutions that make life more valuable (Dictionary of Psychology, n.d.) . Positive psychology is based on humans taking the brighter side of life and moving through time with kindness, patience, and the ability to forgive and pursue life to the fullest. Positive psychology means having a positive mindset. People who have a positive mindset will be healthier than someone who is always negative. Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi defined the current theory of positive psychology in 1998 which examines all attributes of a person's psychology. Traditional psychology is not neglected, nor does it replace it. Positive psychology is seen as a form of therapy that simply looks at the positive rather than just treatment. Materialistic elements and an exceptional lifestyle often represent happiness. However, what you are thinking and how you feel about those thoughts explains happiness. Being aware of your thoughts plays an important role in choosing to be happy. Taking time to be aware or present with your thoughts doesn't take much. Maybe starting with a few minutes a day could work wonders. Take time to think positively and release negative self-talk. Negative self-talk is the biggest obstacle to positive thinking. Negative thinking can be part of the norm and is usually associated with people who are insecure, overly apologetic, indecisive, and vulnerable to numerous stress-related problems. Forgiveness is a feeling or action another person takes when a wrong has been committed. to that individual he or she may or may not forgive. Although some...... half of the paper...... right? For some it is not easy to ask for or give forgiveness. Some situations often cause people to feel or believe that it is not worth giving or sometimes receiving forgiveness for wrongdoings. This belief is especially valued if the wrongdoing is considered evil. In fact, experts maintain that forgiving those who have hurt us helps to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and heart rate. (Haupt 2012) Haupt mentions in his article, How to Forgive, And Why You Should, that researchers at Duke University have reported a strong link between forgiveness and strengthened immunity among HIV-positive patients. Haupt also says the benefits aren't just limited to physical appearance. Letting go of old grudges reduces levels of depression, anxiety and anger. People who forgive tend to have better relationships, feel happier and more optimistic, and overall enjoy better psychological well-being.