Traditional advice on relationship building, both personal and professional, usually involves more anecdote than science. So naturally, when we ran into the first-ever book that focuses on how positive psychology research can improve romantic relationships, we had to read it. And because we believe in using science-backed strategies for making life as meaningful as possible, we …Continue Reading
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10 Expert-Approved Gratitude Messages for Mom
We like to think of gratitude messages as a two-for-one gift. Not only do they make the person they’re directed toward feel great (of course), but they have a way of boosting our moods too. An expression of gratitude is likely to elicit a positive response, which creates a feedback loop that fosters good feelings in both parties.” —Dr. Franklin Porter, psychologist in New …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
What You Need to Know about Stress and the Brain
What do you know about stress and the brain? Or rather—what do you know about brain plasticity? If you're anything like we were, it's not much. Brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, means the way your brain develops in the first place, as well as later changes in the brain, can be shaped to some extent by your environment. Okay, what? Your brain changes. Even as an …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
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