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?
How to Increase Intrinsic Motivation (According to Science)
Humans have grown to be curious, active, and deeply social beings, driven by intrinsic tendencies to understand and master both our inner and outer worlds [...]
What Is Emotional Contagion Theory? (Definition & Examples)
You come home from a hard day at work, feeling tired and down. Opening the front door, you are hit with the sights, sounds, and [...]
7 Best Job Satisfaction Scales, Questionnaires & Surveys
Throughout our careers, our feelings about our jobs change. Sometimes we feel very satisfied, other times we feel incredibly disheartened and unsatisfied. Measuring job satisfaction [...]
Printable Strength Cards for Therapists and Coaches
Identifying personal strengths is a key step on the road to self-improvement. Through self-reflection, identifying one’s strengths can cause increased self-confidence and general wellbeing. Even [...]
36 Motivational Interviewing Quotes to Inspire Your Clients
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative therapeutic approach designed to guide clients toward behavioral change. This article presents quotes related to motivational interviewing that will inspire [...]
Cognitive Dissonance: Theory, Examples & How to Reduce It
“Tomorrow I will start my diet,” I reflected, while munching a doughnut. If this has ever happened to you, you have experienced first-hand what this [...]
5+ Ways to Boost Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace
Some years ago, I worked in a university library to help pay for my studies. I loved being surrounded by books and immensely enjoyed helping [...]
What Is Counseling Psychology? + Training Opportunities
Counseling psychology is an area of professional psychology with strong ties to positive psychology. It is a non-pathologizing, strengths-based approach that can help clients thrive. [...]
Savoring in Positive Psychology: 21 Tools to Appreciate Life
It’s challenging to focus on the bright side while living in a fast-paced world and being immersed in an influx of information heavily centered on [...]
Empathy 101: 3+ Examples and Psychology Definitions
Have you ever experienced someone else’s emotions as your own? Has a book, film, or photograph ever driven you to tears? Or have you ever [...]