Science-based articles
Positive psychology articles related to the human body and brain. Which positive psychology theories and interventions can help us to improve physical and mental well-being?
What is Self-Regulation? (+95 Skills and Strategies)
Why don’t adults always do exactly what we feel like doing, when we feel like doing it? This is a question that you might hear [...]
The Why & How of Mindfulness in Schools (+31 Teaching Tips)
Mindfulness is not only a popular topic for researchers and academics; it’s also becoming quite the mainstream phenomenon. One of the reasons for the popularity [...]
Self-Motivation Explained + 100 Ways To Motivate Yourself
The best kind of motivation is self-motivation. To demonstrate this point, let’s consider two scenarios you’ve likely experienced: You have something you have to do. [...]
Self Determination Theory and How It Explains Motivation
You may be familiar with “self-determination” in the context of foundational government documents and speeches from people long-dead. Traditionally, self-determination has been more used in [...]
What Is Instant Gratification? (Definition & Examples)
Is there something else you should be doing right now? Working on a project? Writing a paper? Putting away that load of laundry that’s been [...]
What is Self-Concept Theory? A Psychologist Explains
Who are you? What makes you “you?” You might answer with “I’m a mother,” or, “I’m a therapist,” or maybe, “I’m a believer,” “I’m a [...]
What is Self-Transcendence? Definition and 6 Examples (+PDF)
Self-transcendence: it’s a term you’ve probably heard before. However, if you’re like me, you never had a good grasp on exactly what it meant. You [...]
What Is Self-Efficacy Theory? (Incl. 8 Examples & Scales)
You’ve no doubt heard of self-efficacy before, but it might not mean what you think it means. Self-efficacy is not self-image, self-worth, or any other [...]
What is Self-Esteem? A Psychologist Explains
“Believe in yourself.” That is the message that we encounter constantly, in books, television shows, superhero comics, and common myths and legends. We are told [...]
What is Unconditional Positive Regard in Psychology?
As therapists, counselors, social workers, and other members of helping professions, how can we best help our clients help themselves? As parents, teachers, coaches, and [...]