The Power of Engagement: Why Active Involvement Matters Have you ever been so focused on an activity that you lose all sense of time and place? When you look up hours later, you’re shocked at how absorbed you were. Artists might call this state “being in flow.” Athletes sometimes refer to it as “being in […]
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The Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Kindness Daily As leading positive psychology researcher Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky expresses in her book The How of Happiness, “Being kind and generous leads to healthier relationships and greater happiness.” Extensive research demonstrates how even small, regular acts of kindness and generosity can profoundly enhance happiness, health, and social connections. This article will
How Gratitude Can Improve Your Well-Being and Happiness Gratitude is one of the most powerful positive emotions that can enhance your well-being and happiness. But what is gratitude and how can you practice it in your daily life? In this article, we will explore the definitions, benefits, types, and challenges of gratitude, and share some
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Life is constantly in flux – our environment and ‘self’ change continually. Self-exploration helps us make sense of who we are, where we are, and how we fit into the situation in which we find ourselves (Bench et al., 2015). And yet, knowing ourselves is often difficult. We either lack the motivation to make the
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How to Savor Positive Emotions and Boost Your Well-Being Do you want to feel happier, more resilient, and more fulfilled in life? Do you want to build valuable personal resources that can help you achieve your goals and overcome challenges? Do you want to strengthen your relationships with others and express your gratitude more often?If
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A healthy relationship requires the appropriate interpersonal skills and attitudes to build and maintain a lasting connection (Nelson-Jones, 2006). Yet we all know it’s not always easy! The situations we find ourselves in can be challenging, influencing how we think, feel, and behave: we stop sharing with, listening to, and understanding those we care about.
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The Power of Positive Emotions: How They Can Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness Have you ever felt a surge of joy when you accomplished a goal, a wave of gratitude when you received a gift, or a burst of love when you hugged someone? If so, you have experienced positive emotions. Positive emotions are pleasant
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Being well is not merely living in the absence of misery. Understand the five core elements of psychological well-being known by the acronym PERMA, Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Understanding these elements in your life offers perspective to move towards a life of greater fulfillment, happiness, and purposeful living.
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“The greatest wealth is health.” ~ Publius Vergilius Maro This is what the ancient Roman poet Virgil said more than 2,000 years ago, and it still holds true today. Health is not only the absence of disease, but also the presence of being well. Well-being is what makes us feel alive, happy, and fulfilled. Well-being
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Have you thought about integrating tapping to your clinical toolbox? Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT tapping, uses the self-stimulation of acupuncture points through tapping to decrease distress. EFT tapping is a body-centric therapy that combines elements of cognitive and exposure therapy you may already use, with light pressure on acupoints. The number of professionals using
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