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Self-Actualization: Definition & Examples
The concept of self-actualization is best known in the field of psychology in the context of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The decades-old idea is certainly an area of interest in modern...
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40 Kindness Activities & Empathy Worksheets for Students and Adults
What do you think are the most important traits to encourage in a child’s development? This is an inherently personal question, one that will provoke a wide variety of answers from parents, educators,...
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10 Communication Activities for Adults and College Students
It seems like these days, customs for communication are completely confused. Sending emails can seem like diffusing a bomb, or knowing which topic to approach with a co-worker like stepping over...
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Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions: What is it and How to Use it in Counseling?
Can you guess how many emotions a human can experience? The answer might shock you – it’s around 34,000. With so many, how can one navigate the turbulent waters of emotions, its different intensities,...
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7 Reasons it’s Been a Positive Year for Positive Psychology
“What’s happening in the world today?” How many times have you heard this in 2017? It’s a question we throw around a little too frequently, implying the world is falling apart. It’s not surprising...
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Life Goals: Why You Should Be Setting Goals In Life
Nearly all people desire progress. Nearly all people fear falling short of their own and others’ expectations. Nearly all people struggle to make their aspirations a reality because of fear, lack of...
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Healthy Boundaries: The Why and How Of Setting Them
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing one’s identity, as well as being crucial for one’s mental health and well-being. There are different types of boundaries, from physical...
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Why Shame & Guilt Are Functional For Mental Health
Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that everyone will feel several times throughout their lives. These are generally negative emotions which make people feel bad about themselves, and can...
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How Meaning (of Life) is Approached in Positive Psychology
“Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by...
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62 Stress Management Techniques & Tips To Prevent A Burn Out
Something I learned the hard way is – it’s time to relax when you don’t have the time. But what if we don’t listen to our body? If we continue slowly burning the candle at both ends until we reach...
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Mood Charts: Track Your Mood With The Bullet Journal Mood Tracker & Other Charts
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. This is true in business, health, and can even be applied to personal life. The fact is unless an individual is able to organize, analyze and process the data...
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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed + Key Takeaways From Dweck’s Book
You’ve probably heard of this movement before—it’s swept the nation and the world into a newfound appreciation for the potential to be found in hard work. Of course, working hard has always been...
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What’s The Reason For This ‘Meaning Crisis’ We Find Ourselves In
In the preface to the 1992 edition of Man’s Search For Meaning, Victor Frankl says that he often got asked the question: “Dr. Frankl, your book has become a true bestseller, how do you feel about such...
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What is Positive Psychology & Why is it Important? Definition + Examples
If you’ve been hearing the term “positive psychology” thrown around a lot, but you’re not quite sure what it is, you’ve come to the right place! There are some common misconceptions about positive...
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PERMA-V in Italy: A Positive Psychology Retreat
Also known as a vacation with intention, PERMA-V is a 7-day positive psychology retreat for positive psychology practitioners, coaches, therapists, educators and business leaders who want to connect,...
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in Psychology: 10 Examples and Definition (+PDF)
Do you ever make a prediction and fancy yourself prescient when your prediction “comes true?” You may not believe yourself to be a fortune-teller, but you likely find yourself to be surprisingly...
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Flourishing in Positive Psychology: Definition + 8 Practical Tips (PDF)
What does it mean to flourish? As a person, I mean. We can probably agree that a plant which is healthy and blooming can be said to “flourish,” and that a business that is booming and raking in record...
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing one’s identity, as well as being crucial for one’s mental health and well-being. There are different types of boundaries, from physical...
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What is Instant Gratification? A Definition + 16 Examples and Quotes
Is there something else you should be doing right now? Working on a project? Writing a paper? Putting away that load of laundry that’s been in the dryer for two days? If so, you’re in good company. We...
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The 5 Misconceptions of a Weakness Focus
The question “What is wrong with people?” has guided the thinking of many psychologists and dominated countless scientific studies during the 20th century. It is hard to deny that it is an important...
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