How often do you set goals? How often do you revisit your list? We all know that setting goals is important, but we often don’t [...] ...

In positive psychology, compassion is seen as a way to relate to the self and a pathway to happiness. The proven benefits of compassion range [...] ...

At some stage of our time on Earth, we might wonder about the meaning of our life. If you have ever had this thought, then [...] ...

Can’t cope? Overwhelmed? Stressed? We all have trouble coping at some points in life. We don’t get the promotion we hoped for; our relationship breaks [...] ...

30 Jan 2020 by Elaine Houston, B.Sc. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. How do we move ourselves and others to act? It all hinges on motivation. People are often motivated to act by ...

When fearful, we experience a range of physical sensations, including sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, and a pounding heart (McCabe & Milosevic, 2015). One ...

While teaching children to practice gratitude can be a bit of a task, the return on investment in their emotional wellbeing is unlimited and long [...] ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the central tenet that our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs determine how we feel and behave (Edelman, 2018). And [...] ...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfully oriented behavioral therapy that uses an eclectic and humanistic approach to help people accept and move on [...] ...

Prof. Albert Bandura is one of the most highly cited academics in the world (Haggbloom et al., 2002). Bandura’s scholarship has formed part of many [...] ...

Authenticity is not about taking the soft option; it involves openness and honesty with ourselves and others. And living authentically does not mean existing without ...

Stop whatever you are doing right now. On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your self-esteem? If 1 means, “I’m a [...] ...