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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Wellness

Can You Be Truly Happy Without a Sense of Purpose?

Boosting everyday happiness fosters a stronger sense of life purpose.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mindfulness

The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong

Experiencing difficult emotions increases life satisfaction.
Active pursuit of happiness can lead to negative feelings.
Income's effect on happiness reaches a plateau; meaningful engagement matters.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong

Experiencing difficult emotions increases life satisfaction.
Active pursuit of happiness can lead to negative feelings.
Income's effect on happiness reaches a plateau; meaningful engagement matters.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The How of Human Connection

Social connection, grounded in trust and frequent small positive interactions, greatly enhances well-being while people routinely overestimate the risks of reaching out.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Power of Gender Euphoria and Gender-Diverse Joy

Gender euphoria positively affects transgender people and can enhance their mental well-being.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Need More Joy in Your Life? These 4 Strategies Can Help

Joy has the unique potential, compared with happiness, to foster well-being derived from living in alignment with one’s values, purpose, and personal growth.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How Can You Possibly Feel Hopeful When Things Are Not OK?

Though it may seem obvious what hope is, we wanted to offer a way to define it. Hope is not just optimism; it's the longing for positive change even amid challenges.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Lifelong Learning Feeds the Soul

Human beings are naturally driven for growth and learning fosters happiness and purpose.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

On Being Better: Finding Connections With Our Values

Most people grapple with aspects of themselves they wish to enhance. A meaningful life can stem from aligning personal values with behaviors, leading to better choices in difficult situations.
Mindfulness
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Solution-Focused Therapy: An Effective Path to Engagement

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) emphasizes future goals to enhance recovery in substance use disorder treatment.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Humor, Neuroplasticity, and the Power to Change Your Mind

The adult brain can repair and grow new neurons, emphasizing neuroplasticity's role in shaping mental health.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Fear of Change

Out-of-body experiences can profoundly change one's perspective on life and death, fostering a newfound understanding of consciousness, love, and interconnectedness.
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Feeling stressed? Here's 2 ways to practice gratitude to help

Gratitude can enhance well-being and relationships, especially during stressful times, despite a natural bias towards negativity.
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