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?
#7 PositivePsychology.com Podcast – Finding Focus in an Age of Distraction
In this conversation, Hugo and Seph discuss today’s challenge -and the costs of- distraction. How can we reap the benefits of deep focus and [...]
20 Most Popular Theories of Motivation in Psychology
To describe the indescribable seems to be the ambitious undertaking of motivation theories. The many approaches to defining what drives human behavior are best understood [...]
17 Motivational Interviewing Questions and Skills
Have you ever been “healed” by a long conversation with someone where you were given full attention and felt the other person really listened to [...]
The Vital Importance and Benefits of Motivation
Being passive is not our default mode as human beings. Otherwise, we would have been born as a sloth or a panda bear (no offense [...]
How to Measure Motivation According to Positive Psychology
Motivation is a psychological force that enables action and has long been the object of scientific inquiry (Carver & Scheier, 1998). The study of motivation [...]
What is Motivation? A Psychologist Explains
Motivation has as many faces as there are human desires. The simplest definition of motivation boils down to wanting (Baumeister, 2016). We want a change [...]
Motivation and What Really Drives Human Behavior
In our world of exponential change and ever-increasing complexity, the power rests with those who act, and especially those who act with self-determination and persistence. [...]
17 Telemental Health Resources for Practitioners & Patients
You might be wondering what the heck “telemental health” is; however, if you’ve ever heard about “telehealth,” then you’ll probably have a good idea of [...]
What is ‘Blended Care’ and How Does it Work?
Too busy to drive to the therapist? Looking for a cost-effective way to treat anxiety, depression, or…hoarding disorder? Blended care is one potential option for [...]
17 Motivation Worksheets, Exercises & Activities (+ PDF)
One size does not fit all when it comes to motivation, so we will often find that we have to try new techniques, new mindsets, [...]