Positive Psychology

  Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have . Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, and even computer access. From improved physical and psychological health to relationships to reducing aggression and enhancing empathy, to better sleep, self-esteem, and mental strength —there's no doubt that gratitude can unlock something powerful within you. Research reveals that gratitude can lead to increased determination, energy, enthusiasm, and academic achievement .   Why do we struggle with gratitude? Some mental roadblocks to gratitude include feeling impatient, having high expectations, or thinking that the subject is too sentimental . Devoting enough time to practice can help change one's mentality about gratitude.   These 3 steps can help you start feeli...

  Confidence means feeling sure of yourself and your abilities — not in an arrogant way, but in a realistic, secure way . Confidence isn't about feeling superior to others. It's a quiet inner knowledge that you're capable of. Confident people: feel secure rather than insecure. Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities . It means you accept and trusts yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your strengths and weaknesses well and have a positive view of yourself. You set realistic expectations and goals, communicate assertively, and can handle criticism.   How to be more confident? ●      Make lists of your achievements, and things in your life that you are proud of. ●      Acknowledge your personal strengths and talents, and remind yourself of them often. ●      Set realistic goals for yourself. ●      Practice positive self-talk. Researcher...

  Up-to-date sources Make sure that the sources you use are not too old or out of date. There might be a more recent paper with new and better insights on your topic. Research papers, books, and articles that are written by well-respected authors If an author has a good reputation and is well-known in their field, the source can likely be trusted. Sources that you find at your university's library In general, sources that you find at your university's library are credible, be it books, scholarly journals, articles, music recordings, or DVDs. But be aware that your university's library can also have popular media, which may not be a credible source of information. Sources from online scholarly databases Online library databases are probably one of the best sources of articles from scholarly journals to which you will have access. Your library will most likely be subscribed to multiple online databases and provide information on how to access them. Credible online scholarly d...

Although the term "yoga" may not be unfamiliar to you, how much do you really know about the practice? Yoga is an ancient discipline that calls for physical postures, exceptional flexibility, focus, and deep breathing. It is believed to have started in ancient India and was founded by Patanjali. He is often regarded as the "father of yoga." After hundreds of years, the life-altering practice has grown in popularity and is now studied and used all over the world. Regardless of its level of popularity, yoga has always been practiced with the goal of promoting the health of both the body and the mind. Yoga is a physical practice, but it also has a strong psychological component. But how can relax our brains through deep breathing and poses that emphasize flexibility and focus work? How does yoga affect the psychology of the mind? Let's find out more. Here are some significant points to understand about yoga's psychology.         Yoga practices embra...

                        What is optimism?      Winston Churchill once said, "A  pessimist  sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." According to research, people generally evolved to be more optimistic than pessimistic.   According to many psychologists, optimism refers to the conviction that most events or experiences will have favourable results. Others argue that optimism is more of an explanation style, and it manifests itself in how people frame the reasons behind events. The causes of failure or negative experiences are more likely to be temporary than permanent, specific than general, and external than internal in the eyes of optimists. Having this viewpoint enables optimists to perceive the potential for change. What Does It Mean to Be Optimistic?      Being positive does not imply having a wishy-washy or ...