via Well & Good by Emily Laurence No matter what we’re doing—answering emails, unloading the dishwasher, scrolling through social media—there’s a near-constant stream of thoughts in the back of our minds. Sometimes, these thoughts are like the low hum of a refrigerator; quiet background noise you...
via Inc.com by Jeff Haden Most of us hope success will make us happier. Build a thriving business, be happier. Advance in a career, be happier. Afford a bigger house, be happier. Hard work and sacrifice lead to success, and happiness is by-product. Sometimes that's true. Sometimes success...
via the Greater Good by Jill Suttie When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he assured Americans of their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This idea seems to lead many Americans to chase after new gadgets and hedonistic pleasures. But...
via Psychology Today by Marianna Pogosyan KEY POINTS The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mental health crisis around the world.Researchers outline various skills and competencies that can help people alleviate the psychological toll of the pandemic.A sense of meaning in life and self-compassion can buffer against...
via the Greater Good by Kira Newman One of the biggest contributors to our happiness is something we barely pay attention to: the voice inside our own heads. As psychologist Ethan Kross describes in his new book Chatter, that voice is constantly analyzing the situations we’re in,...
via Forbes by Stephanie Burns According to a KPMG study, a whopping 67% of high-performing executive women said that even they needed more support building confidence to feel like they could be leaders in their industry. That lack of confidence held the majority of them back from...
Via Psychology Today by Tchiki Davis Self-love is sometimes thought to be an appreciation for one's own worth or value. The words "self-love" are not generally used in psychology research. Instead, research is conducted on topics like self-worth, self-esteem , or self-compassion —topics closely related to self-love. Positive feelings towards...
via Thrive Global by Elle Kaplan We’ve heard all the stories before. The mega-successful wake up at dawn every day, conquering the world many times over, while everyone else is still fumbling around in the kitchen for a coffee filter. I’ve developed some great morning routines too, but...
via the NY Times by Dani Blum With vaccination rates on the rise, hope is in the air. But after a year of trauma, isolation and grief, how long will it take before life finally — finally — feels good? Post-pandemic, the answer to that question may be in...
via Psychology Today by Meg Selig Does an optimistic attitude have health benefits as we age? The question is important because if optimism does lead to healthier aging, then programs could be developed to bolster an optimistic mindset in both the old and the young. Past research has...
