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?
5 Differences Between Mindfulness and Meditation
The internet is flooded with information about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. The words are often used interchangeably, with little explanation of either. For [...]
10+ Ways to Build Character Strengths at Work (& Examples)
Love? That was not what I expected. According to the results of the Character Strength test, my top five strengths are: Love Curiosity Love of [...]
Increase Clients’ Self-Love: 26 Exercises & Worksheets
Self-love – An essential human quality that is not narcissism, nor is it selfishness or indulgence. As Nestell Bovee said: “Both our first and last love [...]
Practicing Mindfulness in Groups: 8 Activities and Exercises
When someone is described as being mindful, it typically means they pay attention to what is happening to the mind, body, and surroundings, and they [...]
Why Is Mindfulness Important? 20+ Reasons to Practice Today
Life can be overwhelming. Our minds fill with chatter, our view of the world becomes tainted and distorted, and our ability to be present is [...]
Your Ultimate EMDR Guide (Incl. Techniques & Exercises)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a short-term type of exposure therapy used primarily in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias. [...]
Exposure Therapy: Help Clients Heal by Confronting Fear
You have an important meeting with your boss today to discuss your job performance. You tend to get good feedback, but meetings with the boss [...]
Mindful Walking & Walking Meditation: A Restorative Practice
The evocatively named forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) surfaced in Japan in the 1980s as both a treatment for burned-out technology workers and a way to [...]
6 Best Executive Coaching Certifications & Training Programs
If coaching intrigues you, then consider executive coaching as a field where you can make a significant impact. Because the effects of executive coaching extend [...]
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: 10 Scripts for Effective PMR
Three… two… one… I relax my shoulders quickly and completely. When the tension is released, I feel a warm glow in my muscles, almost a [...]