International Journal of Education and Social Science (IJESS)

Over the past 20 years the positive psychology movement has identified content germane to school administrators enhancing their job performance and satisfaction. Positive psychology focuses on the well-being and positive aspects of mental health, as opposed to psychology that has traditionally focused on negative factors such as weaknesses and mental illnesses of people. Specific aspects of positive psychology addressed are: mindfulness, mindset, resilience, grit, optimism, well-being, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, strengths management, and managing energy. Effective application of these positive psychology components will prompt those with whom school administrators interact to be more successful at meeting their job expectations and enhancing job satisfaction. These positive psychology components will also benefit school administrators through elevating their job performance and satisfaction.