Overcoming Negative Thoughts: Practical Strategies
Negative thoughts can have a significant impact on our mental well-being, influencing our emotions and overall outlook on life. It's...
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- Mar 11, 2023
- 6 min
Can appearance-focused positive affirmations actually reduce body satisfaction?
“I am beautiful”, “I embrace my imperfections”, “I love my body”. You might be familiar with body positive self-affirmations such as...
- Mar 6, 2023
- 3 min
Our Biology, Personal Traits, and Social Systems All Play a Role in Our Resilience
Resilience is the ability to maintain our mental wellbeing and adapt positively to difficult circumstances. It is our toughness through...
- Jan 29, 2023
- 3 min
Focusing on Enjoyment can Increase Persistence
Sticking to our goals can be difficult, with many New Year's resolutions falling by the wayside after just a few weeks. The good news is,...
- Jan 8, 2023
- 2 min
Not Getting Enough Sleep Relates to Problems in Mental Health
Are you getting enough sleep? Researchers from University of California Irvine studied how sleep influences mental health in...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Conflict Only Relates to Lower Relationship Satisfaction When People Don’t Feel Understood
Is conflict detrimental to relationship satisfaction? According to a study carried out in 2015 by Gordon and Chen, not necessarily. These...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Focusing On Socially Threatening Stimuli Relates to Loneliness
This surprising investigation conducted by Bangee et al. found evidence that people who score higher on the UCLA loneliness scale pay...
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
Journaling About Our Goals and Procrastination Habits Helps Reduce Procrastination
Procrastination is the tendency to postpone activities, often against better judgement. In a recent investigation, Hensley & Munn studied...
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Grit Relates to Higher Well-Being
Grit refers to the motivation to keep persevering towards one’s goals despite difficulties. Its components are perseverance of effort,...
- Oct 3, 2022
- 5 min
Mindfulness Interventions Can Significantly Reduce Bullying
Bullying is a type of violence defined as "an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical...
- Sep 12, 2022
- 4 min
Body Comparison Lowers Body Appreciation. Self-Compassion Protects It.
Body Appreciation means accepting, respecting and holding favorable opinions about your body regardless of its appearance and societal...
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
Feeling Connected to Nature Relates to Higher Well-Being
How connected do you feel with nature? The term "nature connectedness" refers to a person's subjective sense of their relationship with...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
People Who Associate More Social Words with “Happiness” Are Happier
What three words come to your mind when thinking about "happiness"? Take a minute to think about them. Now, how many of those words are...
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
Acts of Kindness Can Reduce Depression
Myriam Mongrain and her colleagues tested a simple exercise which was found to significantly reduce depression: performing acts of...
- Aug 17, 2022
- 3 min
Optimism Aids in Pain Reduction
The first study I will write about is one that profoundly inspired me to start this project in the first place. While working on my...
- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Introducing The Considerable Journal
The Considerable Journal's mission is to bring relevant scientific findings closer to people who seek evidence-based paths to integral...
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