7 Feb 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. The thoughts, feelings, and emotions that we experience every day shape the nature of our reality. Our life is what ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

13 Aug 2020 by Jeffrey Gaines, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Creativity has been valued throughout human history. It has also been called “the skill of the future” (Powers, 2018).

26 Jun 2019 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Mindful eating is not a trendy new diet or simple lifestyle change that is guaranteed to help you shed your extra ...

31 Dec 2021 by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. Breathing is more than a physical requirement to live. It is also foundational to spiritual, mental, ...

20 Nov 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. While difficult to define, perfectionism can drive impossibly high standards and have dangerous consequences. Maintaining ...

Mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, and depression contribute to sleep anxiety (Minjin & Suin, 2024). Symptoms of PTSD such as ...

25 Jun 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. The best kind of motivation is self-motivation. To demonstrate this point, let’s consider two scenarios you’ve ...

26 Jan 2017 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Happiness has been a human pursuit for as long as we can remember, and positive psychology has taken this concept ...

9 Apr 2019 by Heather S. Lonczak, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. What are the best ways to motivate employees and increase productivity? This is a crucial question ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular and highly effective intervention model for dealing with multiple mental health conditions (Early & Grady, 2017 ...

6 Mar 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. If you’ve been following this blog, you know that there are countless ways to apply mindfulness in your everyday life.