Positive Psychology3 days ago
The Problem With Resilience
Prescribing resilience for burnout shifts the cost of overwork to employees. Wellness perks are flags on a sinking ship. Organizations need to fix the hull, not blame the crew.
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Positive Psychology4 days ago
TVS ILP wants to move employee wellbeing beyond occasional interventions
TVS ILP launches a year-round People Happiness Programme covering physical, psychological, social and financial wellbeing, with regular employee feedback built in.
Positive Psychology4 days ago
The secret to happiness? Cats! Countries with more felines are happier, study finds
Analysis, published in the journal Plos One, revealed that countries with more cats per person had higher levels of happiness. And one explanation could be that cats provide companionship and ...
Positive Psychology5 days ago
The Potential of Integrating Exercise and Psychological Approaches: Decoding the Optimal Solution for Well-being from Recent Comparative Studies
IntroductionIn our daily clinical practice, have you ever felt that even though a patient's gait has improved, their expression remains clouded, or that it is difficult to see their vitality for life ...
Positive PsychologyOct 2, 2026
Psychology says the most resilient people aren’t the ones who always stay positive or bounce back fast — they’re the ones who fall apart on a Tuesday night and still show ...
The ability to bounce back. It sounds like a word meant for somebody who hasn't lived enough life yet to know that sometimes there is no clean bounce. Sometimes you get the bad news on a Tuesday, cry ...
Positive PsychologyOct 1, 2026
Yoga or aerobics? Here's how they affect your mental health
Yoga and aerobics are two popular forms of exercise believed to have mental health benefits. While yoga focuses on flexibility, breathing, and meditation, aerobics is all about cardiovascular fitness ...
Positive PsychologySep 30, 2026
Resilience Emerges as the Hidden Bridge Between Training and Success for New Home Healthcare Nurses
For newly graduated nurses, the first years of professional practice are among the most demanding of an entire career. The move from supervised learning to independent clinical work requires building ...
Positive PsychologySep 30, 2026
Research No.001 What is happiness, anyway? Researching 'small happiness'
Nice to meet you. I am Ciarabi🐰🌱Starting today, I am opening the 'Small Happiness Laboratory'.This is a laboratory where we conduct 'small experiments' to make life a little better, using research ...
Positive PsychologySep 30, 2026
Can Optimism Be Learned? A Positive Psychologist Says Yes
Research finds resilient optimism is not something we must be born with, but is a set of behaviors we can regularly practice in the workplace to boost performance.
Positive PsychologySep 30, 2026
Group Resilience Training Lifts Coping and Mood in Karachi Nursing Home Elders
In a modest nursing home in Karachi, Pakistan, a group of older adults sat together week after week, learning skills that psychologists say may be among the most undervalued tools in geriatric care: ...
Positive PsychologySep 30, 2026
The Magic of Resilience
Resilience is the ordinary magic that helps us keep going when life gets hard — and it’s something we can practice. Here are three small ways to strengthen yours.
Positive PsychologySep 29, 2026
Trail Running and Happiness Research: What Was Happiness? Lecture 6: Health and Happiness
"Being healthy is the greatest happiness." As we grow older, we have more opportunities to hear this phrase. It is certainly true. However, when you continue trail running, you notice something a ...
Positive PsychologySep 29, 2026
Psychological resilience may buffer children’s brains against some effects of abuse
Among children with lower psychological resilience, those who experienced more abuse showed brain-network patterns linked with depression, physical symptoms and later anxiety, according to a study ...
Positive PsychologySep 28, 2026
Trail Running and Happiness Research: What Was Happiness? Lecture 3: The Relationship Between Money and Happiness
"Money can't buy happiness." It's a common saying. However, as I continue trail running, I think this statement is half right and half wrong. This is because running in the mountains is surprisingly ...
Positive PsychologySep 26, 2026
When I ranked 'things that help mental health' by scientific confidence, the #1 spot wasn't medication or meditation
Aren't there just too many 'things that are good for your mental health'?Mindfulness, morning walks, journaling, saunas, gut health—there are countless things said to be good for your mental health.
Positive PsychologySep 25, 2026
Parents with two daughters report the highest levels of happiness, says new study
A recent study conducted in China indicates that parents with solely daughters tend to report higher levels of happiness compared to those with only sons. Notably, this association is particularly ...
Positive PsychologySep 25, 2026
The 'Unbreakable Heart' is a Misconception: Decoding the True Meaning of Resilience Through Psychological Research
Article: IZUMI Editorial Department#Mental HealthThe 'unbreakable heart' is a misconception——Decoding the true meaning of resilience through psychological researchMany people have likely heard the ...
Positive PsychologySep 25, 2026
Girl or boy? Parents who have these children are among the world’s happiest
A recent study conducted in China indicates that parents with solely daughters tend to report higher levels of happiness compared to those with only sons. Notably, this association is particularly ...
Positive PsychologySep 24, 2026
Meditation and mindfulness are known for cognitive health benefits. But experts say they can have a difficult side
Meditation often aims to improve health, but it can lead to anxiety for some. Research indicates that experiences vary widely, suggesting the need for caution.
Positive PsychologySep 24, 2026
Two-daughter households report greater happiness than son-only households in China
In many parts of the world, the birth of a boy is celebrated as a blessing, while the birth of a girl is still viewed as a burden. The disturbing prevalence of female feticide bears witness to this ...
Positive PsychologySep 21, 2026
Over 55,000 civil servants at high risk of poor mental wellbeing, says JPA
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 55,169 civil servants have been identified as being at high risk of poor mental wellbeing, with the Public Service Department (JPA) moving to strengthen psychological support across ...
Positive PsychologySep 21, 2026
Psychological flexibility improves athlete performance and mental wellbeing
Psychological flexibility plays an important role in both performance and wellbeing. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis by Lis Johles, which examined the relationship between psychological ...
Positive PsychologySep 20, 2026
Psychology explains how US Navy SEAL training builds resilience
US Navy SEAL training reveals resilience is not innate but can develop. Psychological traits like hardiness and grit adapt during demanding conditions. Viewing stress as enhancing improves performance ...
Positive PsychologySep 18, 2026
Mindfully Balanced Foundation Launches In Apple Valley To Provide Mental Health And Wellness Support
Mindfully Balanced Foundation, a mental health and wellness nonprofit established in 2026, is working to provide trauma-informed support, advocacy, case management, resource navigation and other ...
Positive PsychologySep 17, 2026
Local Short Trips Enhance Wellbeing, UniSC Study Shows
Travel plays a far more critical role in mental health and wellbeing than previously thought, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast-led ...
Positive PsychologySep 17, 2026
"I want to shake off the wounds" 3 ways to boost resilience
Resilience is the psychological ability to recover and get back up rather than collapse when faced with negative situations. It varies with innate temperament, but it can be developed through training ...
Positive PsychologySep 15, 2026
Eastern Command’s Gajraj Corps Launches 4-Day Resilience Seminar in Tezpur
The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps has begun a four-day Psychological Resilience and Adaptability Seminar in Tezpur, Assam, bringing mental preparedness, stress management and adaptability into focus ...
Positive PsychologySep 15, 2026
Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps Launches Seminar on Psychological Resilience in Assam
The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps has initiated a four-day seminar at Tezpur in Assam, aimed at enhancing psychological resilience and adaptability among its ...
Positive PsychologySep 15, 2026
Eastern Command’s Gajraj Corps Holds Seminar on Psychological Resilience and Adaptability
The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps has commenced a four-day Psychological Resilience and Adaptability Seminar at Tezpur in Assam, focusing on strengthening mental ...
Positive PsychologySep 15, 2026
Detailed analysis reveals winspirit benefits for focused productivity and mental clarity
Constant distractions, demanding workloads, and the pressure to always be "on" can lead to burnout, decreased efficiency, and a general sense of overwhelm. Many individuals are actively searching for ...