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What Is the Peak–End Rule? How to Use It Smartly
We are flawed — it’s part of being human. We jump to the wrong conclusions, letting our biases dictate our thoughts and actions. It’s not [...]
26 Positive Psychology Courses for a Fulfilling Career in 2025
It is with great pleasure that we share a comprehensive list of online positive psychology courses, workshops, training, webinars, graduate programs, audiotapes, and MOOCs. We [...]
Upcoming Positive Psychology Conferences (2026-27)
In this article, we have compiled all the upcoming positive psychology conferences and include those we know about throughout 2026 and 2027. If you’re interested [...]
How to Get a PhD in Positive Psychology
Lately, we've been getting an increasing number of questions from people who want to pursue a PhD program in positive psychology (mostly after having finished [...]
Is Happiness Genetic? An Update on Recent Research
We all seem to know someone who appears to have a constant and endless sunny disposition, whatever the “weather.” Are they born happy? Is it [...]
Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom: 5 Useful Activities
It wasn’t too long ago that school-rooms were places of stern words and plentiful discipline. It was commonplace for teachers to favor harsh punishment over [...]
26 Top Positive Psychology Interventions + How to Apply Them
For many years, the prime focus of psychology was to diagnose and treat people with mental health problems and psychopathological issues. However, this focus began [...]
22 Must-Read Positive Psychology Books for 2026
Positive psychology offers an alternate or complementary psychological approach to the traditional model, replacing a focus on what is wrong in an individual’s life with [...]
Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Teens and Students
Emotional Intelligence is highly important in a teen’s development. There is considerable evidence pointing to its positive role in helping students deal with stress, develop [...]
Resilience in Education & How to Foster Resilient Students
Teachers who teach resilience might change the trajectory of their student’s lives. It is not easy to teach resilience in the classroom, but it is crucial. [...]