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?
The Gratitude Tree for Kids (Incl. Activities + Drawings)
While teaching children to practice gratitude can be a bit of a task, the return on investment in their emotional wellbeing is unlimited and long [...]
What is Applied Positive Psychology?
There is nothing more practical than a good theory. And this was never more true than in the case of positive psychology and its many [...]
19 Cliché Happiness Quotes – Are They Science-Based?
You don’t have to look very far to find some of the many, many quotes on happiness that exist. But do you ever wonder how [...]
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 [...]