July 2021

3 Ways to Tell If You’ve Fallen for the Happiness Myth

via Psychology Today by Susan Krauss Whitbourne KEY POINTS Happiness can have dysfunctional as well as functional effects on well-being.Irrational happiness beliefs include feeling that you should, must, and ought to be happy.Being convinced that you can fix the things that detract from your happiness can...

13 July, 2021

The Link Between Self-Reliance and Well-Being

via The Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks The 2021 academy award for Best Picture—covering the prior year, when many of us were stuck at home—was awarded, ironically, to Nomadland, a film about a woman who has no permanent home. The movie follows Fern (Frances McDormand), a 60-something widow...

12 July, 2021

Scientifically speaking, happiness isn’t just something that happens to you. It’s also something cultivated by you.

via Thrive Global by Danny Trifone Imagine you had access to a genie. You get three wishes, right now; what would you wish for?  The popular answers are health, money, fame, success — maybe a date with your lifelong crush.  Another popular answer is happiness.  We tend to...

09 July, 2021

these are the three types of mental downtime your brain needs

via FastCompany by Art Markman Over the past decade, it has become clearer to many that being “on” 24/7/365 is not a recipe for success. Discussions about work-life balance and the need to take vacations are signs that we understand that getting away from work is important for...

08 July, 2021

Why Doing Something Different Can Boost Well-Being

via Psychology Today by Jutta Joormann KEY POINTS Experiential diversity—going to new or different places and doing different things—can boost well-being, research suggests.A study using geotracking of participants found that on days when they went to a wider range of places, their positive emotions were higher.Increasing one's...

08 July, 2021

10 Ways to Build Mental Strength So You Can Navigate Any Challenge Life Throws at You

via Prevention by Tom Ward Navigating life’s true challenges doesn’t require being “tough.” It requires awareness, finesse, and knowing your own mind. We got experts to answer the questions we hear most about building mental strength. Use their strategies to level up your grit game. Can you...

07 July, 2021

This Is the Journaling Template for People Who Don’t Have Time to Journal

via Forge by Ria Tagulinao ve heard that journaling is rocket fuel for self-improvement, which is why I tried to start the habit while I was unemployed during the pandemic. One night, I brought out a small notebook and jotted down my thoughts. I will...

06 July, 2021

4 science-backed ways to identify and stop negative self-talk

via Fast Company by Aisha Beau-Shine The road to self-love is a winding one, with self-talk as the navigation system. It’s no secret that the way we communicate with ourselves plays a major role in the way we see and experience the world around us. That’s why being mindful...

06 July, 2021

Research says people with a positive outlook live longer. But what if you’re not inherently optimistic? Can you change your outlook on life?

via Harvard Health by Matthew Solan You know the type: some people manage to remain upbeat even during the most trying times. You probably think "How do they do it?" But a better question to ask is "Can I do it, too?" Science continues to find that...

05 July, 2021

These 33 Self-Acceptance Tips Will Help You Love Yourself As You Are

via Parade by Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen RuPaul—drag royalty, writer and Emmy-winning reality TV host— famously asked, “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” Potent words during Pride Month, when the exuberant celebration of being oneself can overwhelm those who are...

02 July, 2021