166. The Transformative Power of Positive Psychology

Through her unique combination of skills as a licensed mental health therapist for over 30 years, life coach, and lived personal experience, Virginia Oman is able to make a big difference in people’s lives. She is living proof of the power of Positive Psychology. In 1988, Virginia was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After watching her body decline and being bound by a wheel chair, Virginia lost all hope of having a meaningful life. She was unable to work because she had no energy and struggled with intense fatigue. She lost her home and her ability to participate in her passions such as playing instruments. Virginia seriously contemplated ending her life. She felt stuck and a deep sense of despair.  

Wanting her life back and determined to live a meaningful life, Virginia decided to forge her own path. She developed her own tools in hopes of improving her physical symptoms. Her intuition told her to do more of what her body wanted to do. She got in the pool and pushed herself to move even an inch further than she had the previous day until she was finally able to kick her legs. 

It was a long journey but today, not only is Virginia able to walk, but she also bikes and hikes. Virginia attributes her determination and powerful change to the principles of Positive Psychology. Virginia explains how Positive Psychology changed her life.

In our conversation, Virginia explains what Positive Psychology is, it’s principles, and tools you can implement into your life. Listen to this conversation to learn the power of Positive Psychology and how it can change your life.