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Download 3 Free Positive Psychology Exercises (PDF)

Enhance wellbeing with these free, science-based exercises that draw on the latest insights from positive psychology.

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The Science of Happiness in Positive Psychology 101

Happiness has been a human pursuit for as long as we can remember, and positive psychology has taken this concept into the realm of scientific [...]

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21 Mindfulness Exercises & Activities for Adults

People who meditate are happier, healthier, and more successful than those who don’t. The amazing benefits of practicing meditation and mindfulness are available to everyone who [...]

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5+ Benefits of Positive Emotions on Psychological Wellbeing

Positive emotions are so much more than simply happy states of mind. They expand the bandwidth of our attention and cognition, helping us surface new [...]

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10 Characteristics: What Makes a Positive Community

What makes a positive community? Before answering that question, let’s zoom out a little bit. Humans are made to live and work with others in [...]

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20 Top Positive Psychology Degrees & Certificates

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human functioning, [...]

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Martin Seligman’s Positive Psychology Theory

Positive psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing. It focuses on individuals’ and communities’ positive aspects and strengths as a path to wellbeing. As [...]

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15+ Free Positive Psychology PDF Worksheets

Positive psychology didn’t just appear. Even over 2,000 years ago, Greek philosophers were pondering how “the good life” might look. And while many others have [...]

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What Is Willpower? The Psychology Behind Self-Control

We all wish we had more willpower, self-discipline, and self-control. After all, think about what we could do–and all we could achieve–if we did. Several [...]

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Positive Psychology: An Introduction, Summary, & PDF

What makes life worth living? It’s a vast, daunting, and vital question. For much of psychology’s existence, the focus on mental disorders has not translated [...]

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10 Positive Psychology Surveys, Measures, and Questionnaires

To advance the field of positive psychology, scholars and practitioners need to gather evidence on internal experiences that are fundamental to our individual and collective [...]