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The Connections Between Positive Psychology & Mental Health
In the past, many therapists focused primarily on challenges and symptoms of mental health disorders – how to treat “problems.” The focus of mental health [...]
Emotional Intelligence Frameworks, Charts, Diagrams & Graphs
Emotional intelligence, otherwise known as EQ, helps us better understand what motivates others. It also helps us work more cooperatively with others. The more skillful [...]
What Is a Strength-Based Approach? (Incl. Examples & Tools)
When you consider the word “strength,” what comes to mind? Hold on to that for a moment. For me, “strength” makes me think of words [...]
What is Active Constructive Responding?
How positive we are when our significant other shares with us something they express with enthusiasm and feel strongly about, it turns out, not only [...]
What Are Attributional and Explanatory Styles in Psychology?
How do you view positive and negative life events? Perhaps you blame yourself when faced with failure while never giving yourself credit for the good. [...]
How to Find True Happiness (According to Psychology)
What does it mean to be truly happy? There are many philosophical schools of thought regarding the concept of happiness and its cultivation. For instance, [...]
The Positive Effects Of Nature On Your Mental Wellbeing
Nature heals. Just a walk in the woods or a stroll by the beach on a sunny morning can awaken the innermost feelings of happiness [...]
Letters of Gratitude: How to Write a Message of Appreciation
Gratitude is good for us, helping us maintain our mental, emotional, and even physical wellbeing (Brown, 2021). And it’s no surprise. After all, many of [...]
Mindfulness at Work: Create Calm & Focus in the Workplace
The workplace can be a fast-paced, stressful environment. Is it possible to thrive, rather than flounder, in the work environment? The key may lie with [...]
Positive Daily Affirmations: Is There Science Behind It?
Self-help books often promote the power of positive daily affirmations. You, me, and almost everybody in the 21st century have heard of them. But if [...]