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Cultivating Positivity via … Technology?

Cultivating Positivity via … Technology?

by Anda Klavina Recently, a participant in one of my positive psychology seminars told a story about doing some housecleaning and noticing that her cat was “helping.” She took a photo and...

Yoga-Based Tools for Mindful Leadership

Yoga-Based Tools for Mindful Leadership

by Edi Pasalis Yoga is offered in almost every corporate gym in the world—but the professionals taking class don't often realize that yoga can support them not just as a form of exercise, but also...

Sometimes You Are Just Not Enough

Sometimes You Are Just Not Enough

by Jillian Darwish Have you ever had the joy of attending a conference or workshop and been so energized by the content that you couldn’t wait to get back to the office or the classroom to start...

Difficult Conversations: The Key to Connection

Difficult Conversations: The Key to Connection

by Amy Alpert The first hard conversation I can remember initiating was in third grade, when I was new to my elementary school. I walked up to another third grader, who to me was cool in every way....

What the Study of Positive Psychology Looks Like

What the Study of Positive Psychology Looks Like

by Maria SiroisThe science of positive psychology gives us the perspective and tools to increase our happiness. But it's also more than that. This study is about building the capacity to...

New Year, New Story

New Year, New Story

by Portland Helmich When my ex-husband and I were first splitting up, I was overcome by a powerful need to share the story of our breakup with my dearest friends. Over and over, I detailed the...

Why Saying No to Someone Else Can Be a Yes for You

Why Saying No to Someone Else Can Be a Yes for You

by Joan Borysenko One of the most important self-care tools is the ability to say no. Standing up for ourselves, our loved ones, our business interests, and our values without guilt, fear, shame, or...

Seeing the Beauty in Life

Gratitude is a practice that can be cultivated and grown, bringing greater joy and appreciation to our lives. Learn more about gratitude and other practices that can help you discover the best in...