The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

How much we feel in control in each area of our lives predicts life satisfaction and even the likelihood of positive outcomes (Galvin, Randel, Collins, [...] ...

12 Apr 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. We recently posted an article about how to incorporate a regular practice of gratitude into your life. It ...

27 Feb 2021 by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Saima Latif, Ph.D. Feeling stressed, tired, or anxious about work is not unusual, but burnout can cause decreased physical and ...

8 Feb 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Mindfulness has been a popular topic at PositivePsychology.com, with frequent pieces on what mindfulness is, how it ...

8 Jun 2021 by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. In 1956, sociologist Erving Goffman wrote The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. In it, he ...

22 Aug 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Every parent should know the importance of their own and their child’s sleep. When well-timed and of sufficient ...

30 Sep 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. Stress is a factor in 7 out of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, and the workplace is an important ...

When we witness stories of injustice, unfairness, bravery, or extreme kindness on social media, we rightly experience a range of emotions, from outrage to compassion ...

27 Aug 2019 by Elaine Houston, B.Sc. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. While hope is an undoubtedly personal experience and one that can be challenging to define, the value and positive ...