The Considerable Journal | Briefed Research to Guide the Way to Well-Being

Jun 2, 20235 min read

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...

Can appearance-focused positive affirmations actually reduce body satisfaction?

Mar 11, 20236 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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...

Our Biology, Personal Traits, and Social Systems All Play a Role in Our Resilience

Mar 6, 20233 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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...

Focusing on Enjoyment can Increase Persistence

Jan 29, 20233 min read

Self-Actualization

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,...

Not Getting Enough Sleep Relates to Problems in Mental Health

Jan 8, 20232 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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...

Conflict Only Relates to Lower Relationship Satisfaction When People Don’t Feel Understood

Nov 17, 20222 min read

Interpersonal Well-Being

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...

Focusing On Socially Threatening Stimuli Relates to Loneliness

Nov 4, 20222 min read

Interpersonal Well-Being

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...

Journaling About Our Goals and Procrastination Habits Helps Reduce Procrastination

Oct 27, 20223 min read

Self-Actualization

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, 20224 min read

Self-Actualization

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,...

Mindfulness Interventions Can Significantly Reduce Bullying

Oct 3, 20225 min read

Interpersonal Well-Being

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...

Body Comparison Lowers Body Appreciation. Self-Compassion Protects It.

Sep 12, 20224 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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...

Feeling Connected to Nature Relates to Higher Well-Being

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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...

People Who Associate More Social Words with “Happiness” Are Happier

Sep 6, 20223 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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, 20222 min read

Psychological Well-Being

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, 20223 min read

Mind-Body Link

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, 20222 min read

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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