For quite a few years now, the concept of growth vs fixed mindset has been central to many discussions within psychology and positive psychology. And with good reason. Research suggests that those who have a growth mindset are more likely to be happy, successful, and...
There's a famous saying that goes ...
People often ask me what I do for my mental health and happiness. And in responding, I always emphasise how there's not just one thing and that different things will work for different people. That being said, what works for me typically works for many...
Too often, too many think of happiness in individual terms. We can certainly enjoy happiness on our own, but more often than not if you reflect on the happiest moments in your life, you'll probably realise that there were other people involved! And not always...
Transcendence is often associated with religion. But it need not be. In fact, we can all look to make our lives more transcendent and in doing so, create more opportunities for happiness and satisfaction ...
"Know thyself" is an adage that's been recommended for hundreds of years now. From poets to philosophers, and more recently to self-help advocates, increasing self-awareness has been suggested as a way to increase happiness and life satisfaction. And for good reason. Without self-awareness, it could...
To be honest, I'm not really sure how "new" these findings are. Authenticity has been studied and valued for many decades; and has, for quite some time now, been considered a core component of good mental health, positive psychological wellbeing, happiness and more. That being...
Does your mind go fast and frequently to all that's wrong? Or all that could go wrong? Do you often think the worst? If so, firstly, you're not alone. This is very common. And also, surprisingly, it's not always a negative. Thinking of what can...
Regular readers of this blog will know that as much as I like happiness, I also believe it's not the only construct within Positive Psychology on which we should focus. Happiness is great, and important, but so too are meaning and purpose, good quality relationships,...
As you may well know, Positive Psychology is not just about happiness. It is about happiness, but even more so it's about thriving and flourishing. These aren't new constructs, but there are some new findings you might find interesting ...