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character strengths강점

Positive qualities like kindness, courage, honesty, or creativity that help you live in a fuller way.

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Reinforcement강화

Reinforcement happens when a good outcome follows a behavior, making you more likely to do that behavior again.

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Humility겸손

Humility means seeing your own strengths and limitations clearly and honestly, while genuinely respecting the value of others. It's not about putting yourself down — it's about having a balanced, grounded sense of who you are.

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Joy기쁨

A warm and fulfilling positive emotion that rises from deep within the heart. Similar to happiness, but with a deeper and purer emotional resonance.

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Niksen닉선

A Dutch concept of doing nothing — simply existing without purpose or goal — as a valuable and necessary form of rest and mental restoration.

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Purpose목적

Purpose is a long-term goal or mission that provides direction and reason for your life.

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Engagement몰입

Engagement is a state of deep involvement and focused participation in activities. It is a key factor in increasing life satisfaction.

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Flourishing번영

Flourishing goes beyond simply having no problems — it's a rich psychological state where you feel meaning and purpose in life and are actively expressing your full potential. It represents the fullest expression of genuine happiness.

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Discrimination변별

Discrimination is the ability to notice differences between similar stimuli and respond to them differently.

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Bereavement사별

Bereavement is the experience of losing someone close through death. It can affect emotions, the body, daily life, and a person's whole sense of stability.

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Beneficence선행

Choosing to act in ways that genuinely help others.

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Integrity성실

Integrity means acting consistently according to your own values and principles. It's the inner strength to do what you believe is right, whether or not anyone is watching.

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Contemplation성찰

Contemplation is a meaningful concept in psychology that helps us understand ourselves and others better. It's an important part of emotional well-being and personal growth.

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Extinction소거

Extinction is when a learned behavior gradually disappears because reinforcement is no longer provided.

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Acceptance수용

A psychological attitude of acknowledging and embracing one’s experiences and emotions as they are, without judgment or avoidance. It is often the first step toward meaningful change.

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Trust신뢰

Trust is opening your heart with the belief that the other person won't hurt you. It's the most precious foundation of any healthy relationship.

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Courage용기

Courage is the inner strength to take a meaningful step forward even when you feel afraid.

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Forgiveness용서

Forgiveness is the choice to let go of anger and resentment toward someone who has hurt you.

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Well-being웰빙

Well-being refers to being in a good state physically, mentally, and socially. It goes beyond the absence of illness to include thriving across many areas of life.

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Meaning의미

Meaning refers to feeling a sense of purpose and significance in life. It is considered a core component of well-being.

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Patience인내

Patience is the mental strength to wait steadily without becoming anxious, even when the results you hope for don't appear right away.

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Wisdom지혜

Wisdom goes beyond knowledge — it's the ability to gain deep insight from life's experiences and use that insight for the well-being of yourself and others. It is the most beautiful fruit that grows from the maturity of the mind.

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Punishment처벌

Punishment is when a bad consequence follows a behavior, making that behavior less likely to happen again.

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Dementia치매

Dementia is a condition where cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, and judgment gradually decline, interfering with daily life. It is not a single disease but a syndrome caused by multiple underlying conditions.

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Kindness친절

Kindness is the genuine desire for others' well-being, expressed through warm thoughts and caring actions. It warms not only the heart of the person who receives it, but also the heart of the person who gives it.

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Happiness행복

Happiness is a state in which you frequently experience positive emotions, feel satisfied with life, and find a sense of meaning.

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commitment헌신

Steadily giving your time, energy, and care to a relationship, goal, or value that matters to you.

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Vitality활력

Vitality is a state of feeling energized in both body and mind, with a sense of enthusiasm and aliveness toward life. It's a warm, vibrant energy that comes from feeling fully alive.

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Hygge휘게

A Danish and Norwegian concept of coziness, warmth, and contented togetherness — finding deep satisfaction in simple, unhurried moments of comfort and connection.

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Hope희망

Hope is the belief that you can find both the will and the ways to reach your goals.

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conflict transformation갈등 변환

An approach that looks beyond ending conflict and tries to change the deeper patterns underneath it.

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Gratitude Journal감사 일기

A daily habit of writing down things you're grateful for, proven to boost happiness and overall well-being.

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Emotional Vocabulary감정 어휘

Emotional vocabulary is the ability to express what you feel using specific and precise words. The richer your emotional vocabulary, the better you can understand and care for your own inner world.

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Setting boundaries경계 설정

Setting boundaries means clearly showing what you are okay with and what you are not. It helps protect your time, energy, and emotional safety.

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compassion satisfaction공감 만족

The sense of meaning, warmth, or fulfillment that can come from helping other people.

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Moral Development도덕 발달

Moral development is the process by which our ability to judge right from wrong grows over time. Kohlberg's stage theory is one of the most well-known frameworks for understanding this process.

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Goal Setting목표 설정

Goal setting is the process of clearly defining desired outcomes and creating specific plans to achieve them. Like a compass guiding your direction, meaningful goals add motivation and purpose to life.

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Separation Anxiety분리 불안

Separation anxiety is the intense fear or distress felt when separated from a loved one. It is a normal part of development in young children.

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Life Purpose삶의 목적

Life purpose refers to a meaningful goal that comes from understanding why you exist and what direction your life is heading. Having a sense of life purpose can give you strength even in the face of hardship.

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Meaning of Life생의 의미

The subjective sense of why one's life is valuable and what purpose it holds. People who feel a sense of meaning in life tend to have better psychological health.

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Thriving성장 번영

Thriving is a state of living that goes beyond simply getting by — it means growing vibrantly and flourishing richly in life. It's when both your mind and your life grow and bloom together.

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Achievement Motivation성취 동기

The inner drive to overcome challenges and attain high levels of performance, fueled by the desire to set and accomplish meaningful goals.

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Morning Routine아침 루틴

A set of activities repeated in a consistent order at the start of each day, forming habits that bring mental stability and set a positive direction for the day.

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Grieving Process애도 과정

The grieving process is the natural journey of experiencing and working through sorrow after losing someone you love. It takes time, but most people gradually find their way toward adaptation.

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Language Development언어 발달

Language development is the process by which children learn to speak and develop the ability to communicate with others.

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Adversarial Growth역경 성장

The phenomenon of experiencing deeper psychological growth as a result of struggling with major life adversity, hardship, or crisis.

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Open-Mindedness열린 마음

Open-mindedness is a flexible mental attitude of welcoming new ideas, different perspectives, and unfamiliar experiences without prejudice or bias.

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Spiritual Intelligence영적 지능

Spiritual Intelligence is the ability to explore the deeper meaning and purpose of life, and to navigate difficulties using inner wisdom. It is a wise, guiding force that arises from the deepest place within the heart.

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Retirement Adjustment은퇴 적응

Retirement adjustment is the psychological process of adapting to a new way of life after ending one's career. Reestablishing identity in response to role changes is the central challenge.

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Daily Intention일일 의도

A daily intention is the conscious act of setting a direction for your day — deciding how you want to feel and show up before the day begins. Even one small intention can shift the entire tone of your day.

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