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  • Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) are widely studied for enhancing wellbeing.
  • Research often overlooks the practical application and long-term sustainability of PPIs in daily life.
  • A gap exists in understanding how individuals maintain wellbeing beyond structured interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how alumni of positive psychology programs integrate wellbeing knowledge into their lives.
  • To identify the mechanisms underlying sustained wellbeing over time.
  • To introduce the concept of a "Meliotropic Wellbeing Mindset".

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 22 alumni of positive psychology programs.
  • Semi-structured interviews to explore lived experiences of wellbeing integration.
  • Thematic analysis to identify emergent patterns and themes.

Main Results:

  • Participants shifted from using structured PPIs to adopting a sustainable wellbeing mindset.
  • Five key themes emerged: intentional living, wellbeing hygiene, self-acceptance, embodiment, and environmental awareness.
  • The "Meliotropic Wellbeing Mindset" was identified as an intrinsically motivated, holistic approach to living well.

Conclusions:

  • Sustainable wellbeing relies more on cultivating a "Meliotropic Wellbeing Mindset" than on practicing specific PPIs.
  • This mindset involves a continuous, self-directed alignment of thoughts, behaviors, and choices towards a fulfilling life.
  • Fostering this mindset is crucial for real-world, context-responsive wellbeing maintenance.