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#positive-psychology

3 weeks ago

3 Green Flags You Should Always Treasure in a Relationship

Recognizing positives in relationships enhances satisfaction and emotional connection.

3 weeks ago

Why Lifelong Learning Feeds the Soul

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

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

1 month ago

Balancing Grit and Joy

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

Wellness

1 month ago

Solution-Focused Therapy: An Effective Path to Engagement

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

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.

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.

#happiness

Mindfulness

The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong

fromThe New Yorker

Mental health

Laurie Santos's Pursuit of Happiness

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.

fromThe New Yorker

Laurie Santos's Pursuit of Happiness

We can change our behaviors and thought patterns to enhance happiness.

How to Live Life in the Zone

Flow is a state of joyful focus where time and self-consciousness fade.

Process-driven purpose leads to happiness and longevity.

fromFast Company

3 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.

Why You Don't Have Happier Dreams

Highly positive dreams are less common but share significant emotional themes such as joy, lust, and calmness.

#mental-health

Mental health

2 Ways to Pick Positivity From Life's Challenges

Positive Psychology for Challenging Times

Positive psychology emphasizes the importance of studying strengths and positive experiences to improve mental health.

Developing psychosocial strengths can lead to longer and more fulfilling lives.

Mental health

2 Ways to Pick Positivity From Life's Challenges

Positive Psychology for Challenging Times

Positive psychology emphasizes the importance of studying strengths and positive experiences to improve mental health.

Developing psychosocial strengths can lead to longer and more fulfilling lives.

more#mental-health

What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

The answer to 'What is the meaning of life?' might lie in changing our perspective on ourselves and others.

Mental health

Yes, You Do Make a Difference. Here's How-Backed By Science

Kindness creates "elevation," inspiring happiness and positive emotions, proving that simple acts can initiate a ripple effect beyond the immediate recipient.

Mental health

fromFast Company

6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead

Internal barriers like comparing and competing hinder effective listening.

Developing radical listening skills can help overcome these distractions.

How to Prolong Positive Feelings

Savoring involves a mindful awareness of positive experience, fostering the ability to appreciate and relive positive feelings derived from enjoyable moments.

Relationships

Can a Single, Subtle Security Prime Make a Difference?

Relationships are crucial for mental and physical health.

Subtle exposure to security cues can enhance mood and well-being.

Attachment security priming fosters trust and comfort beyond laboratory settings.

Parenting

fromwww.npr.org

How the science of savoring can help you nurture your relationships

Focusing on positive memories can strengthen relationships and improve mental health.

Psychology

Do You Suffer from an Enthusiasm Gap?

Enthusiasm is a unique and energizing emotion that can greatly benefit motivation and personal satisfaction.

Mindfulness

Thriving Through Adversity: Tap Into Resilience

Resilience is an essential skill that can be cultivated through awareness and proactive action.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety

Traditional therapies like CBT help alleviate negative emotions, but they often fail to restore positive feelings, prompting the need for innovative approaches.

What Is the Secret to Success?

Listening to his words, we heard many of the tenets from the science of positive psychology that he appeared to integrate into his leadership role and coaching style.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

From Rejection to Resilience: Turning Setbacks Into Success

Rejection can catalyze transformation and growth.

Shift your perspective from self-doubt to resilience to embrace rejection.

View rejection as feedback, not a failure.

Breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs if embraced.

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