Articles tagged "positive-psychology"

Articles tagged "positive-psychology"

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Overcoming Envy: Finding Contentment & Joy
WELL-BEING

Overcoming Envy: Finding Contentment & Joy

Learn how to transform envy into contentment with mindfulness practices. Discover the power of sympathetic joy and break free from comparison.

SPENCER SHERMAN
Aug 2, 2025
Boost Compassion & Courage in 15 Minutes
WELL-BEING

Boost Compassion & Courage in 15 Minutes

Discover how a simple 15-minute self-affirmation exercise can increase compassion, reduce schadenfreude, and boost courage. Science-backed results!

KELLY MCGONIGAL
Aug 2, 2025
10 Science-Backed Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude
WELL-BEING

10 Science-Backed Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude

Discover 10 simple gratitude practices to rewire your brain for happiness and reduce stress. Learn how to cultivate thankfulness daily.

ROBERT EMMONS
Aug 2, 2025
The Power of Awe: Finding Wonder in Life and Loss
FOCUS

The Power of Awe: Finding Wonder in Life and Loss

Discover how awe transforms grief, enhances well-being, and connects us to life's profound moments. Learn the science behind this powerful emotion.

DACHER KELTNER
Aug 2, 2025
How to Cultivate True Gratitude in Daily Life
FOCUS

How to Cultivate True Gratitude in Daily Life

Discover science-backed gratitude practices, inspiring stories, and neuroscience insights to transform thankfulness from cliché to life-changing habit.

KELLY BARRON
Aug 2, 2025
Why Moderate Happiness Beats Extreme Joy
CALM

Why Moderate Happiness Beats Extreme Joy

Discover why chasing extreme happiness can backfire—and how embracing emotional diversity leads to sustainable well-being and creativity.

JAMES BARAZ
Aug 1, 2025
How to Teach Gratitude to Kids: 4 Science-Backed Tips
KIDS AND TEENS

How to Teach Gratitude to Kids: 4 Science-Backed Tips

Discover 4 proven ways to foster gratitude in children. Research shows grateful kids are happier, more optimistic, and perform better in school.

MARYAM ABDULLAH
Aug 1, 2025
Finding Joy in Everyday Life | TED Talk Insights
WELL-BEING

Finding Joy in Everyday Life | TED Talk Insights

Discover how joy manifests in the physical world with key takeaways from Ingrid Fetell Lee's TED talk on finding happiness in simple moments.

NICOLE BAYES-FLEMING
Aug 1, 2025
What Truly Makes You Happy? 3 Keys to Lasting Joy
CALM

What Truly Makes You Happy? 3 Keys to Lasting Joy

Discover what happiness really means beyond material possessions. Learn 3 science-backed ways to cultivate lasting joy through self-awareness and connection.

ELAINE SMOOKLER
Aug 1, 2025
4 Science-Backed Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude
WELL-BEING

4 Science-Backed Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude

Discover 4 powerful gratitude practices to rewire your brain, boost mental health, and strengthen relationships. Learn how to cultivate thankfulness daily.

NAJMA KHORRAMI
Aug 1, 2025
Gratitude Journaling: Benefits & How to Start
CALM

Gratitude Journaling: Benefits & How to Start

Discover the science-backed benefits of gratitude journaling and learn 9 mindful writing tips to boost happiness in just 15 minutes per week.

GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
Aug 1, 2025
10-Minute Gratitude Practice for Better Mental Health
GUIDED MEDITATIONS

10-Minute Gratitude Practice for Better Mental Health

Boost mood & wellbeing with this science-backed 10-minute gratitude meditation. Learn how to rewire your brain for positivity in easy steps.

NATE KLEMP
Aug 1, 2025
Loving-Kindness Meditation: Cultivate Self-Compassion
12 MINUTE MEDITATION

Loving-Kindness Meditation: Cultivate Self-Compassion

Learn how loving-kindness meditation reduces self-criticism and builds self-compassion with this step-by-step mindfulness practice.

DIANA WINSTON
Aug 1, 2025
5 Powerful Gratitude Meditations for Daily Joy
CALM

5 Powerful Gratitude Meditations for Daily Joy

Discover 5 transformative gratitude meditation practices to cultivate thankfulness, rewire your brain for positivity, and find joy in everyday moments.

OYINDA LAGUNJU
Jul 30, 2025
How Gratitude Helps Manage Anxiety & Fear
CALM

How Gratitude Helps Manage Anxiety & Fear

Learn how gratitude journaling can rewire your brain to reduce anxiety and boost mental health. Simple science-backed techniques to try today.

HAZEL HARRISON
Jul 29, 2025
How Helping Others Can Improve Your Mood Fast
CALM

How Helping Others Can Improve Your Mood Fast

Discover the science-backed mood booster: helping others. Learn quick altruistic acts to turn around a bad day from positive psychology experts.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 29, 2025
3 Ways to Practice Self-Kindness on World Kindness Day
COMPASSION

3 Ways to Practice Self-Kindness on World Kindness Day

Discover science-backed techniques to quiet your inner critic and cultivate self-compassion. Perfect for World Kindness Day and beyond.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 29, 2025
Gratitude Writing Boosts Mental Health: Research Findings
MINDFULNESS RESEARCH

Gratitude Writing Boosts Mental Health: Research Findings

Discover how gratitude letter writing improves mental health, reduces toxic emotions, and creates lasting brain changes—backed by scientific research.

JOEL WONG
Jul 28, 2025
Overcoming Negativity Bias with Self-Compassion
DAILY PRACTICES

Overcoming Negativity Bias with Self-Compassion

Learn how mindful self-compassion practices can rewire your brain for resilience and shift from negativity bias to positive thinking.

LINDA GRAHAM
Jul 28, 2025
The Science of Awe: 8 Proven Benefits of Feeling Awe
WELL-BEING

The Science of Awe: 8 Proven Benefits of Feeling Awe

Discover 8 science-backed benefits of experiencing awe, from improved mood to increased generosity. Learn how awe transforms your mind and body.

SUMMER ALLEN
Jul 28, 2025
Finding Meaning in Life: Science-Backed Pathways
FOCUS

Finding Meaning in Life: Science-Backed Pathways

Discover how coherence, purpose, mattering, and experiential appreciation create a meaningful life. Learn science-backed ways to find daily fulfillment.

MISTY PRATT
Jul 27, 2025
Two Wolves Story: Cultivating Positive Emotions
ANXIETY

Two Wolves Story: Cultivating Positive Emotions

Learn how the Two Wolves parable reveals neuroplasticity principles for overcoming negative emotions and cultivating mindfulness for emotional balance.

DIANA WINSTON
Jul 27, 2025
The Power of Gratitude: How to Cultivate Thankfulness
GRATITUDE

The Power of Gratitude: How to Cultivate Thankfulness

Discover the benefits of gratitude and 3 simple practices to boost happiness. Learn how thankfulness rewires your brain for joy.

ELAINE SMOOKLER
Jul 27, 2025
4 Powerful Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude
GRATITUDE

4 Powerful Ways to Practice Daily Gratitude

Discover 4 simple gratitude practices to boost mindfulness and happiness. Learn how to notice beauty, creativity, tenderness, and connection in daily life.

KELLY BARRON
Jul 26, 2025
The Power of Gratitude: Benefits & Simple Exercises
MEDITATION

The Power of Gratitude: Benefits & Simple Exercises

Discover 3 science-backed benefits of gratitude practice and learn simple mindfulness exercises to cultivate deeper thankfulness in daily life.

STEPHANIE DOMET
Jul 26, 2025
How Mindfulness Reduces Negative Bias & Boosts Positivity
FOCUS

How Mindfulness Reduces Negative Bias & Boosts Positivity

Discover how mindfulness practice can shift negative valence bias, improve emotional appraisal, and reduce anxiety symptoms based on psychology research.

MISTY PRATT
Jul 26, 2025
Creativity Boosts Happiness: Science-Backed Benefits
CALM

Creativity Boosts Happiness: Science-Backed Benefits

Discover how daily creative activities increase well-being and positive emotions, according to groundbreaking psychological research.

JILL SUTTIE
Jul 26, 2025
Finding Joy in Small Moments: A Mindfulness Practice

Finding Joy in Small Moments: A Mindfulness Practice

Discover how noticing small moments of beauty can rewire your brain for happiness. Learn simple mindfulness techniques to transform daily life.

JANE ANNE STAW
Jul 25, 2025
Gratitude & Altruism: How Thankfulness Rewires Your Brain
WELL-BEING

Gratitude & Altruism: How Thankfulness Rewires Your Brain

Discover the neuroscience behind gratitude and altruism. Learn how gratitude journaling boosts generosity and activates brain reward centers.

CHRISTINA KARNS
Jul 25, 2025
Fixed vs Growth Mindset: How Questions Shape Success
WORK

Fixed vs Growth Mindset: How Questions Shape Success

Discover how shifting from fixed to growth mindset questions transforms outcomes. Learn 7 powerful questions to reframe challenges for success.

JEREMY HUNTER
Jul 25, 2025
Build Resilience: 12 Mental Resources & HEAL Method
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Build Resilience: 12 Mental Resources & HEAL Method

Learn how to cultivate resilience with 12 key mental resources and the HEAL method to overcome life's challenges and boost well-being.

RICK HANSON
Jul 25, 2025
The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Brain Benefits
THE BRAIN

The Neuroscience of Gratitude: Brain Benefits

Discover how gratitude affects your brain and body. Learn the science-backed mental and physical health benefits of practicing gratitude daily.

GLENN FOX
Jul 25, 2025
How Relationships Boost Well-Being & Happiness
WELL-BEING

How Relationships Boost Well-Being & Happiness

Discover how strong social connections improve mental health, reduce stress, and increase longevity. Learn science-backed tips to strengthen relationships.

ERIC LANGSHUR
Jul 24, 2025
How to Find Joy in Daily Life: 5 Simple Practices

How to Find Joy in Daily Life: 5 Simple Practices

Discover easy ways to cultivate happiness through mindfulness and appreciation of everyday moments. Learn practical joy-finding techniques.

JANE ANNE STAW
Jul 24, 2025
The Power of Forgiveness: 2 Ways to Heal
CALM

The Power of Forgiveness: 2 Ways to Heal

Discover how forgiveness benefits mental health and learn 2 science-backed strategies to overcome past hurts from bioethicist Stephen G. Post.

MARGARET ZUO
Jul 24, 2025
3 Science-Backed Secrets to Lasting Happiness
CALM

3 Science-Backed Secrets to Lasting Happiness

Discover the surprising truths about happiness based on research from UC Berkeley's Science of Happiness course. Learn actionable strategies for greater well-being.

EMILIANA R. SIMON-THOMAS
Jul 24, 2025
Cynicism vs. Gratitude: Health Impacts & Benefits
CALM

Cynicism vs. Gratitude: Health Impacts & Benefits

Discover how cynicism affects mental health and why gratitude may be the antidote. Learn science-backed benefits of cultivating gratitude daily.

MISTY PRATT
Jul 24, 2025
Best Mindfulness Books & Podcasts for Mental Wellness
WELL-BEING

Best Mindfulness Books & Podcasts for Mental Wellness

Discover top-rated mindfulness books and podcasts that promote happiness, resilience, and self-discovery. Expert recommendations for mental wellbeing.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 24, 2025
How to Find Your Life Purpose: 3 Science-Backed Methods
WELL-BEING

How to Find Your Life Purpose: 3 Science-Backed Methods

Discover how to uncover your life purpose through personal experiences, awe & gratitude, and storytelling. Science-backed methods to make a difference.

JEREMY ADAM SMITH
Jul 24, 2025
Gratitude Practice: Benefits & Daily Techniques

Gratitude Practice: Benefits & Daily Techniques

Discover science-backed gratitude practices to boost mental health, improve relationships, and rewire your brain for happiness. Free guide included!

Jul 23, 2025
Mindfulness & Gratitude: Keys to Modern Happiness
WORK

Mindfulness & Gratitude: Keys to Modern Happiness

Discover how mindfulness meditation and gratitude practices can combat modern dissatisfaction despite unprecedented prosperity. Learn actionable techniques.

MICHAEL CARROLL
Jul 21, 2025
Beyond Happiness: Understanding PERMA & The Happiness Trap

Beyond Happiness: Understanding PERMA & The Happiness Trap

Explore Martin Seligman's PERMA model, the dangers of the happiness trap, and how to cultivate authentic well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion.

LINE GOGUEN-HUGHES
Jul 21, 2025
Top 10 Science-Backed Insights for a Meaningful Life
ANXIETY

Top 10 Science-Backed Insights for a Meaningful Life

Discover the latest research on happiness, gratitude, mindfulness, and altruism from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
5 Science-Backed Habits to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness
COMPASSION

5 Science-Backed Habits to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness

Discover neuroscience-backed techniques to cultivate happiness through daily practices. Learn from top experts how to build resilience and self-compassion.

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN
Jul 21, 2025
How Mindfulness Boosts Secure Self-Esteem
CALM

How Mindfulness Boosts Secure Self-Esteem

New research reveals how mindfulness skills enhance self-esteem. Learn the 4 key mindfulness techniques that foster lasting confidence.

EMILY NAUMAN
Jul 21, 2025
How Kindness Boosts Happiness | Science-Backed Tips
FOCUS

How Kindness Boosts Happiness | Science-Backed Tips

Discover how practicing kindness and compassion can increase happiness, with science-backed exercises and daily practices from UC Berkeley experts.

JENNIFER CAMPBELL
Jul 21, 2025
Dr. Ellen Langer: Harvard Mindfulness Pioneer

Dr. Ellen Langer: Harvard Mindfulness Pioneer

Explore the groundbreaking work of Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer on mindfulness, aging, and decision-making. Learn about her influential research.

JULYMCOM
Jul 21, 2025
5 Ways to Manage Negative Employees & Boost Team Morale
FOCUS

5 Ways to Manage Negative Employees & Boost Team Morale

Learn proven strategies to transform negative workplace attitudes, improve team motivation, and create a positive company culture with these 5 leadership techniques.

DAWA TARCHIN PHILLIPS
Jul 21, 2025
How to Cultivate Joy & Overcome Depression Naturally
CALM

How to Cultivate Joy & Overcome Depression Naturally

Discover science-backed ways to nurture happiness through mindfulness, self-compassion, and rewiring your brain for joy. Learn practical strategies.

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN
Jul 21, 2025
Compassion Meditation Reduces Mind Wandering
CALM

Compassion Meditation Reduces Mind Wandering

Stanford study shows compassion meditation decreases negative mind wandering while increasing self-care and kindness behaviors. Learn the benefits and how to practice.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Reduce Parental Stress
HEALTH

Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Reduce Parental Stress

New study shows mindfulness and positive psychology techniques effectively reduce stress in mothers of children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025
Key Causes of Happiness: Science-Backed Insights
CALM

Key Causes of Happiness: Science-Backed Insights

Discover the surprising science behind human happiness, including how mind-wandering affects your well-being. Learn data-driven happiness strategies.

MATT KILLINGSWORTH
Jul 21, 2025
The Power of Humility: Benefits & How to Cultivate It
CALM

The Power of Humility: Benefits & How to Cultivate It

Discover why humility is a strength, its psychological benefits, and 3 science-backed ways to develop this transformative virtue in daily life.

VICKI ZAKRZEWSKI
Jul 21, 2025
11 Science-Backed Happiness Practices for a Fulfilling Life
CALM

11 Science-Backed Happiness Practices for a Fulfilling Life

Discover 11 research-based happiness practices to boost well-being, from gratitude exercises to acts of kindness. Start cultivating joy today!

KIRA M. NEWMAN
Jul 21, 2025
The Science of Awe: Why We Seek Wonder
WELL-BEING

The Science of Awe: Why We Seek Wonder

Discover the psychology behind awe—why grand experiences like the Grand Canyon and fireworks captivate us and how they shape our thinking.

MICHELLE LANI SHIOTA
Jul 21, 2025
Overcoming Negativity Bias with Mindfulness
ANXIETY

Overcoming Negativity Bias with Mindfulness

Learn how mindfulness rewires your brain to notice happiness and counter negativity bias for lasting well-being. Practical tips included.

ELISHA GOLDSTEIN
Jul 21, 2025
The Power of Saying Yes: Improve Life with Acceptance
CALM

The Power of Saying Yes: Improve Life with Acceptance

Discover how saying yes to life's challenges—big and small—can reduce resistance, increase peace, and improve emotional resilience. Learn practical techniques.

RICK HANSON
Jul 21, 2025
The Power of Kindness: Benefits & How to Practice
RELATIONSHIPS

The Power of Kindness: Benefits & How to Practice

Discover the science-backed benefits of kindness and learn practical ways to cultivate kindness in daily life for improved well-being and relationships.

MINDFUL STAFF
Jul 21, 2025