#positive-psychology tag

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

1 week ago

Thriving in a World of Decision Fatigue

Leaders must shift from constant firefighting to creating conditions for flourishing through meaning, long-term vision, daily well-being, and strategic patience.

Mental health

1 week ago

To Be Happier, Try One Tiny Act of Joy Each Day

Brief daily micro acts can increase psychological well-being and promote mutual care, compassion, and generosity without requiring major time commitments or lifestyle changes.

#happiness

2 weeks ago

Wellness

Can You Be Truly Happy Without a Sense of Purpose?

Boosting everyday happiness fosters a stronger sense of life purpose.

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.

2 weeks ago

Wellness

Can You Be Truly Happy Without a Sense of Purpose?

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.

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.

LGBT

4 weeks ago

The Power of Gender Euphoria and Gender-Diverse Joy

Gender euphoria positively affects transgender people and can enhance their mental well-being.

4 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

1 month 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

Relationships

3 Green Flags You Should Always Treasure in a Relationship

Recognizing positives in relationships enhances satisfaction and emotional connection.

Mindfulness

Why Lifelong Learning Feeds the Soul

Human beings are naturally driven for growth and learning fosters happiness and purpose.

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

Mental health

Balancing Grit and Joy

Positive emotions and social connections enhance emotional well-being and creativity.

Wellness

Solution-Focused Therapy: An Effective Path to Engagement

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) emphasizes future goals to enhance recovery in substance use disorder treatment.

Humor

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.

Mindfulness

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.

Wellness