5 Ways to Respond to Judgment

Susanna Newsonen on November 10, 2022 in The Path to Passionate Happiness

Respond to the judger with calm and confidence.

Respond to the judger with calm and confidence.

Why I Gave a $50 Tip on a $20 “Rideshare”

Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. on November 8, 2022 in Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

There are four good reasons you should give a large tip next time you have the chance.

There are four good reasons you should give a large tip next time you have the chance.

Is Redemption Redeeming?

Eranda Jayawickreme Ph.D. on November 8, 2022 in Pathways to Flourishing

How can you move past adversity and understand what comes next? The answer to that question is not as obvious or simplistic as you may think.

How can you move past adversity and understand what comes next? The answer to that question is not as obvious or simplistic as you may think.

The Hidden Power of Joy

Christine Louise Hohlbaum on November 8, 2022 in The Power of Slow

How can we talk about joy in times like these? It turns out we can't afford not to.

How can we talk about joy in times like these? It turns out we can't afford not to.

Four Fs That Make a Difference

Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. on November 8, 2022 in Get Out of Your Mind

How to build true commitment beyond mere faith in yourself.

How to build true commitment beyond mere faith in yourself.

4 Science-Based Reasons to Vote

Glenn Geher Ph.D. on November 7, 2022 in Darwin's Subterranean World

Voting is a minimal form of activism—and in a democracy, the more people vote, the more democratic things are. Here are four science-based reasons to vote this Election Day.

Voting is a minimal form of activism—and in a democracy, the more people vote, the more democratic things are. Here are four science-based reasons to vote this Election Day.

Open to the Whole of Your Awareness

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 7, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Moments of practice add up over time, and you feel more like a whole person, less fragmented. You feel more fed, fulfilled, connected, and entwined with the world.

Moments of practice add up over time, and you feel more like a whole person, less fragmented. You feel more fed, fulfilled, connected, and entwined with the world.

The Ephemeral Beauty of Meaningful Coincidences

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on November 4, 2022 in Connecting with Coincidence

Not all serendipities are about the future. Some are about now.

Not all serendipities are about the future. Some are about now.

Finding Hope in Times of Uncertainty

Gregg Levoy on November 3, 2022 in Passion!

Friction is a fundamental property of nature and nothing grows without it, including hope.

Friction is a fundamental property of nature and nothing grows without it, including hope.

Real-Time Resilience for Leaders

Michael D. Matthews Ph.D. on November 1, 2022 in Head Strong

Those who lead in dangerous and high-stakes situations require special skills to remain resilient in the face of adversity.

Those who lead in dangerous and high-stakes situations require special skills to remain resilient in the face of adversity.

Learned Hopefulness: The Key to a Successful Life

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on October 31, 2022 in The Healing Crowd

Has science finally cracked the code for hope?

Has science finally cracked the code for hope?

Love Wants to Flow

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 31, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Love is in our nature, woven into our DNA. It doesn't need to be pushed or pumped. It needs to be released.

Love is in our nature, woven into our DNA. It doesn't need to be pushed or pumped. It needs to be released.

Newly Revealed Secrets to Flourishing

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on October 30, 2022 in Living Single

For people facing adversity and injustice, flourishing cannot be achieved by psychological exercises such as practicing gratitude. More fundamental societal changes are needed.

For people facing adversity and injustice, flourishing cannot be achieved by psychological exercises such as practicing gratitude. More fundamental societal changes are needed.

Can You Hear the Truth About Yourself?

Stephen Joseph Ph.D. on October 30, 2022 in What Doesn't Kill Us

Imagine, a friend tells you that they want to say something to you. They sit you down and proceed to tell you some unpleasant truths. What would they say?

Imagine, a friend tells you that they want to say something to you. They sit you down and proceed to tell you some unpleasant truths. What would they say?

Our Memory Depends on the Words We Use

Bill Kavanagh on October 30, 2022 in Keep Your Fork

Personal Perspective: We will never remember an exact incident or experience. We will only remember the words we use to describe it.

Personal Perspective: We will never remember an exact incident or experience. We will only remember the words we use to describe it.

Why Some of Our Most Joyous Moments Happen in Crowds

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on October 25, 2022 in Happy Together

Why some of our most joyous moments happen in a crowd of strangers.

Why some of our most joyous moments happen in a crowd of strangers.

Navigating Workplace Psychosocial Hazards

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on October 24, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

How are Australian leaders tackling their new responsibilities to protect their teams from psychosocial risks?

How are Australian leaders tackling their new responsibilities to protect their teams from psychosocial risks?

Feel at Ease in the Experience of Living

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 24, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

The relentless pace of doing wears down mental and physical health. What you need to do while refreshing is have a sense of choice.

The relentless pace of doing wears down mental and physical health. What you need to do while refreshing is have a sense of choice.

Lightening the Load We Carry From Childhood

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on October 24, 2022 in Hidden Wounds

When forgiving painful wounds from childhood seems nearly impossible, these steps can help.

When forgiving painful wounds from childhood seems nearly impossible, these steps can help.

How to Retrain the Negative Athlete Mindset

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on October 24, 2022 in The Whole Athlete

How can athletes distract themselves from negative, self-critical thought patterns?

How can athletes distract themselves from negative, self-critical thought patterns?

The Surprising Truths About Hybrid Work and Burnout

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on October 20, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Workers appear to be facing different well-being challenges based on whether they are working from home, at their work premises, or both.

Workers appear to be facing different well-being challenges based on whether they are working from home, at their work premises, or both.

Increase Your Joy Aptitude

Carrie Caudill Ph.D., LPC on October 19, 2022 in Care for Your Psyche

In these unprecedented times, does joy seem elusive? Three psychological strategies could help you develop an increased aptitude for finding joy.

In these unprecedented times, does joy seem elusive? Three psychological strategies could help you develop an increased aptitude for finding joy.

12 Reasons Children Steal and 12 Ways to Stop It

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on October 18, 2022 in Going Beyond Intelligence

It's alarming when your child steals. Use these ideas to understand what's motivating it, and help them choose honesty and integrity instead.

It's alarming when your child steals. Use these ideas to understand what's motivating it, and help them choose honesty and integrity instead.

Deepen the Core of Your Being

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 18, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

There is a deeper place that is undisturbed, your center. As you deepen your sense of connection with this core of your being, you'll be more resilient, happier, and at ease.

There is a deeper place that is undisturbed, your center. As you deepen your sense of connection with this core of your being, you'll be more resilient, happier, and at ease.

The Unexpected Consequence of Unhappiness

Evan Parks Psy.D. on October 18, 2022 in Pain Rehabilitation

Is it possible to be unhappy and not know it? Learn how we hide our unhappiness and what we can do to face our problems and get our needs met.

Is it possible to be unhappy and not know it? Learn how we hide our unhappiness and what we can do to face our problems and get our needs met.

Are You Having the Wrong Conversations About Mental Health?

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on October 14, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Learn the surprising truths about why most workers don’t want to talk about mental health at work and what they’d be more comfortable discussing instead.

Learn the surprising truths about why most workers don’t want to talk about mental health at work and what they’d be more comfortable discussing instead.

30 Tips for Greater Happiness

Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD on October 11, 2022 in Flourish and Thrive

We all want more moments of happiness in our lives. Bring greater fulfillment, joy, and meaning into your life by choosing some simple, practical actions.

We all want more moments of happiness in our lives. Bring greater fulfillment, joy, and meaning into your life by choosing some simple, practical actions.

Find Genuine Love

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on October 10, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Try to focus less on how others should be and focus more on your practice of finding your genuine love. It's like strengthening your heart.

Try to focus less on how others should be and focus more on your practice of finding your genuine love. It's like strengthening your heart.

Why Workplace Well-Being Programs Could Be Wasting Money

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on October 9, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

The latest insights from workers on the most effective investments to support well-being in the workplace.

The latest insights from workers on the most effective investments to support well-being in the workplace.

How to Discover True Connection

Bill Kavanagh on October 7, 2022 in Keep Your Fork

True human connection is essential for a joyful existence. So how do we make new friends?

True human connection is essential for a joyful existence. So how do we make new friends?