In one of our first posts ever written here at Positive Routines, we talked about building habits and referenced a program on micro-change that behavioral scientist BJ Fogg affectionately named Tiny Habits. It's about taking small steps in the direction of your big goals to make them more attainable and to be honest, easier. Fogg and his team help you pick small goals and then …Continue Reading
The Research-Backed Guide to Money and Happiness
If you've been paying attention to any news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines about money and happiness. And if you're human, you've probably wondered: Does money make you happy? After all, who hasn't thought about how much happier they'd be if they only had this salary or that inheritance? Surprise: The answer is way more complicated than you think. But we like …Continue Reading
Secrets to Building Resilience from 6 Badass Women
As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re profiling six impressive women in the field of positive psychology who have used scientific research to teach us about building resilience. Why is resilience important, you ask? It's about turning setbacks into comebacks. And couldn't we all use a little more of that? Before we get going, let's take a closer look at …Continue Reading
Science-Backed Benefits of Forgiveness You Need to Know
The benefits of forgiveness, for both the mind and body, are more complex and tangible than you might think. Since Dr. Robert Enright invented the forgiveness research field about 30 years ago, we've learned a lot about what forgiveness can do for us. The field is evolving all the time, so there are likely many physical and mental health benefits of forgiveness that we don't …Continue Reading
New Research on Light Exercise May Make You Move More
Breaking news from Sweden (and how often does that happen): If you're a HIIT-hater or someone who forces intense exercise, rejoice — light exercise has bigger benefits than we thought. Big enough to make you live longer. What Science Wants Us to Know about Light Exercise Scientists from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet published a long-term study that concludes light …Continue Reading
