20 positive words that generate good feelings

A series of ways of saying things that can make our day.

Spanish has a rich vocabulary, some of the words we say to each other have a positive or negative effect on ourselves and others. If in our article "14 toxic words that you should eliminate from your vocabulary" we talked about words that generate bad vibes, there are also words that generate good feelings or that refer to concepts that stimulate positive emotions.

• Recommended article: "Dictionary of Psychology: 200 fundamental concepts".

Words that generate good feelings

But, which words generate positive emotions? In the following lines you can find a list of words that generate good feelings.

1. Accept

Acceptance is one of the best decisions we can make, because it means loving ourselves and treating ourselves with affection.. Such is the importance of acceptance that the most current psychological therapies, those that correspond to the third generation, use acceptance as a therapeutic resource. An example of this is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which we discussed in our article "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): principles and characteristics".

• Acceptance is, without a doubt, a concept that generates good feelings. You can learn more in our article: "Self-acceptance: 5 psychological tips to achieve it".

2 Thank you

'Thank you' is a word that represents gratitude, so it is positive in the sense that it generates pleasant feelings in the other person.. The other person feels useful and at the same time knows that his or her action has been valued.

3. Compassion

Same as acceptance, compassion generates positive feelings and is another of the concepts used in psychotherapy today.. The benefits of compassion are many, and you can check them out in our article "Compassion: a basic tool in our relationships".

4. Tolerance

Being a tolerant person generates good vibrations with the people around us ** The opposite is to be an intolerant individual, who fulfills a series of defects**. You can see it in our article: "Intolerant people share these 12 flaws".

5. I can do it

There are some limiting beliefs that cause people to back down in the face of obstacles.. However, other beliefs are positive and allow us to grow, develop and achieve our goals. I can do it, despite being two words, generates positive thoughts, because it allows us to overcome the adversities that arise.

6. Let's go

Vamos means to go in a direction, and therefore, to be in motion. Being in motion is a characteristic of proactive people. These people build projects with their efforts.. If you want to know what they are really like, you can read our article "Proactive people: 12 traits and habits in common".

7. Possible

Limiting beliefs also lead us to believe that our goals are impossible.. When we think something is possible, we fight for it with all our strength.

8. Love

Love is a wonderful feeling, an incredible experience for human beings.. Undoubtedly, few words generate as many positive emotions as love.

9. Happy

Happiness is another of those magic words, because everyone wants to be happy. If you want to know how to be happier, you can read our article "The 10 keys to be happy, according to science".

10. Useful

Feeling useful is key to our self-esteem. and, therefore, generates positive emotions and feelings for us.

11. Opportunity

Opportunities allow us to grow. That is why it is important to detect them and take advantage of them.

12. Development

Development is also synonymous with growth. It is to be in movement. You can learn more in our article "Personal Development: 5 reasons for self-reflection".

13. Hope

They say that hope is the last thing to be lost, because if we lose it, sadness takes hold of us. As long as there is hope, there will be positive feelings.

14. I appreciate it

Appreciating something is like saying thank you. It is an act of gratitude to another person. It is letting them know that there is real meaning in the act they have done.

15. Yes

Yes' is a word that stands for affirmation and positivity.. However, when the 'yes' is accompanied by a 'but', then it does not have the same force and meaning. On the other hand, 'no' does not have to be negative. An assertive person is able to say no and show their opinions and thoughts.

16. I love you

Saying I love you is closely related to the feeling of love.which is what moves people, what makes us happy.

17. We

Life is always better when it is lived in company.. Family or friends help us live a happier life. Do you know all the benefits of having friends? You can learn more in our article "The 10 benefits of having friends, according to science".

18. Respect

Respect is one of the most positive and noble acts that we can perform in our interaction with other people.. We all want to be respected.

19. Mindfulness

The word Mindfulness is translated into Spanish as Atención Plena (Mindfulness).. Behind this term there are thousands of damages of Buddhist tradition. Nowadays, this philosophy has been proven to generate positive feelings. For more information, you can read our article "Mindfulness: 8 benefits of mindfulness".

20. Solution

Life has difficult moments and situations that are not pleasant, but we can learn from the bad experiences.. Faced with any problem, we must seek a solution. This will help us to recover the smile and generate positive feelings.