Who would not want to live a life like Ryan Reynolds? He has got a dream Hollywood career, a $14 billion business empire, a fairy-tale love story, a loving family, and millions of fans. From an outsider’s viewpoint, it really looks like he is living the dream life, or so it seems. However, what most people truly love or look up to the actor for is his unique mix of goofy charm, confidence, and unconventional strategies. Recently, a psychologist broke down the Deadpool star's recipe for a better life into five key psychological lessons.

These five lessons show that Ryan Reynolds is much more than just a funny guy or a Hollywood heavyweight.

This study was carried out by Lindsey Godwin, Ph.D., in a report for Psychology Today. She picked up some positive psychology insights while listening to Ryan Reynolds at the 2024 Fast Company Innovation Festival in NYC, which perhaps even the actor himself had not realized. Godwin highlighted that the first lesson from Reynolds' unofficial psychology playbook was the importance of finding joy- not just in the big moments, but also in everyday life. Then comes the skill of turning every ordinary moment into something special.

Reynolds also embodies the idea that it is important to face constraints during creative tasks, as these challenges often lead to more innovative and unique solutions. The fourth lesson he is known for is pushing projects to be “great” rather than “perfect.” Last but not least, Reynolds believes that challenges are temporary and setbacks can be overcome- a lesson his wife, Blake Lively, could certainly use right now.

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Ryan Reynolds is currently helping his wife navigate a PR crisis with some tried-and-true strategies.

The unique selling point of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, both individually and as a couple, goes beyond their perceived wit. People have adored them for the years of being the quintessential ‘It’ couple. And to tackle the recent backlash against Lively, Reynolds seems to be using the same approach- engaging in public outings and sweet PDA to remind fans why they loved them in the first place. It does not end there.  

Reynolds is also collaborating with Lively’s team to rebrand the Gossip Girl alum. Recently, Lively has become more vocal in advocating for humanitarian issues and political topics, though it could simply be a reflection of her genuine interests. Either way, Ryan Reynolds definitely knows how to turn challenges into wins, which explains why Lindsey Godwin has dubbed him an "unofficial positive psychology coach".

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