via the Ladders by John Anderer Could “Happiness 101” be a mandatory class for college freshmen in the future? It sounds impossible at first. After all, happiness isn’t exactly as straightforward as math or biology (to be fair, even those subjects are rarely uncomplicated). Moreover, happiness isn’t...
Letting go of negativity curtails amygdala persistence and may boost well-being. via Psychology Today by Christopher Bergland Key Points: New research examining how long people held onto negative feelings found that those whose amygdalas retained such stimuli longer reported more negative emotions and experienced lower psychological well-being...
via Well and Good by Erin Bunch Post-traumatic growth is a phenomenon that basically gives credence to the phrase, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” The experience is characterized by traumatic events resulting in positive changes for individuals, and according to new research, folks exiting...
by Kristin Neff Most people don’t have any problem with seeing compassion as a thoroughly commendable trait. It seems to refer to an amalgam of unquestionably good qualities—kindness, mercy, tenderness, benevolence, understanding, empathy, sympathy, and fellow-feeling, along with an active impulse to help other living creatures, human or...
Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.By Mayo Clinic Staff You know that exercise does your body good, but you're too busy and stressed to fit it into your...
via Forbes by Alison Escalante Daydreaming has been under attack for generations. As children we were told to “get that head out of the clouds and pay attention.” In adulthood recent studies have told us that mind-wandering seemed to makes us unhappy because it usually leads...
via Thrive Global by Roli Jain You are feeling confused and dull. Where are we going? I won’t blame you. We live in challenging times. At times like this, everything seems to fail. There is one thing, however, that has stood the test of time. The words of great men, men...
via Psychology Today by Tchiki Davis Mental health means more than a lack of mental disorders; emphasizing positive characteristics also boosts emotional wellness.Some strategies to do this include doing activities you enjoy, building a better relationship with technology, being kind to yourself, and practicing gratitude.Using positive reappraisal, adding...
via Inc.com by Jessica Stillman Our heads are noisy places, and a lot of the time that's a good thing. Daydreaming is a sign of intelligence, according to science, and can make us more creative. And reflecting on your problems and noodling over solutions is one of the best...
via Psychology Today by Jennice Vilhauer The majority of my 15-year career as a psychologist, I have worked with people who have treatment-resistant depression. I've worked with the saddest of the sad. People who were so unhappy they often wanted to die, and they didn't respond to the usual treatments....
