Inside Knowledge

Lisa Avery – Show Notes Originally from England but has been living in Spain for the last 12 years. Resilience – the ability to bounce back from adversity emotionally psychologically and physically.   It is also possible to experience post traumatic growth. Just completed a three-year master's degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching.  Positive psychology is the study of human flourishing and coaching is about giving the person the space in which to reflect on their narrative so they are able to create the lives they want to create.  They work very well together. When it comes to happiness approximately 50% is genetic, 40% is within our control and 10% is circumstances.  This is a very empowering statistic.  We can learn how to be more resilient, we can learn how to manage our emotions, we can learn how to be more optimistic.  Positive psychology is not to be mistaken with positive thinking.  It is great to embrace all emotional states.  By letting each and every