Does Authenticity Lead to Happiness?
Humanistic psychologists (I identify myself as one) are fond of talking about authenticity....
Self-esteem: 4 steps to feel better about yourself
Low self-esteem can negatively affect virtually every facet of your life, including your...
Am I A Fraud?
I was talking to someone the other day who was making some comments about my business --...
Why Getting Comfortable With Discomfort Is Crucial To Success
When I first left my parents’ small farm at eighteen to move to “the city” for college, I was part...
10 Things You Can Do To Boost Your Mood NOW
1. Get Moving: Exercise has been proven to elevate mood. 2. Talk to someone: When things go wrong,...
Ever Get That Invisible Feeling?
Ever had that experience, where you are in a group of people, possibly those you consider as...
A Shift In Perspective
\"Recognize that the very molecules that make up your body, the atoms that construct the...
Don’t Be Tricked by These 5 Common Mental Rules of Thumb.
One of my favorite topics within cognitive science is the concept of heuristics. Heuristics are...
9 Negative Social Habits to Quit Today
There’s something to be said for slow and steady progress. But there’s also something to be said...
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4 Signs It\’s Time for a Life Change
When we get hit with a challenging life event, it pushes us, boldly and forcefully, to change. But what about the rest of the time, when nothing is horribly or chaotically wrong? Without the big signposts of high-impact life events, how do you know when its time to...
5 Happiness Practices to Brighten Every Day
Happiness can be a surprisingly fickle thing. Sometimes, a new routine or a new perspective can revitalize your life and sense of well-being. Other times, change presents a challenge to our happiness. Learning how to make your joy and energy resilient to the drain...
7 Myths about Happiness and the Truth that will Set You Free
Establishing a true practice of happiness is an elusive but powerful skill. In its own right, it is a hard goal to achieve. Harder still, however, is chasing the commodified and distorted versions of happiness that we have been taught to seek and think we can achieve....