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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?

Intrinsic motivation

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 [...]

Emotional Contagion

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 [...]

Measuring Job Satisfaction

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 [...]

Strength Cards

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 [...]

Motivational Interviewing Quotes

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

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 [...]

Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace

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 [...]

Counseling Psychology

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 psychology

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

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 [...]