19 Jun 2019 by Heather S. Lonczak, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. For many people, self-control represents a deeply desired; yet, allusive attribute that too often ...

20 Feb 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. We all have a teacher in mind when we think of being inspired. They found a way to connect, encourage, and ...

30 Jan 2020 by Elaine Houston, B.Sc. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. How do we move ourselves and others to act? It all hinges on motivation. People are often motivated to act by ...

The pursuit of happiness is one that humans have been working toward since the beginning of time. Yet the concept of “happiness” is often hard [...] ...

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 ...