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Measuring Mindfulness: 11 Assessments, Scales & Surveys
Mindfulness has been a popular topic at PositivePsychology.com, with frequent pieces on what mindfulness is, how it has been incorporated into therapy, and ways to [...]
What Is MBCT? + 28 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Tools
The thoughts, feelings, and emotions that we experience every day shape the nature of our reality. Our life is what our thoughts make it. Marcus [...]
25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Kids & Teens (+Tips!)
Mindfulness can boost the quality of our lives in numerous ways. In today’s rush, we all think too much—seek too much—want too much—and forget about the [...]
Positive Education Books: 18 Best Books for Teachers
Would you like your students to be resilient and motivated, have a healthy self-esteem, and treat others with kindness? This should be every educator’s goal [...]
The Science of Happiness in Positive Psychology 101
Happiness has been a human pursuit for as long as we can remember, and positive psychology has taken this concept into the realm of scientific [...]
21 Mindfulness Exercises & Activities for Adults
People who meditate are happier, healthier, and more successful than those who don’t. The amazing benefits of practicing meditation and mindfulness are available to everyone who [...]
5+ Benefits of Positive Emotions on Psychological Wellbeing
Positive emotions are so much more than simply happy states of mind. They expand the bandwidth of our attention and cognition, helping us surface new [...]
10 Characteristics: What Makes a Positive Community
What makes a positive community? Before answering that question, let’s zoom out a little bit. Humans are made to live and work with others in [...]
20 Top Positive Psychology Degrees & Certificates
The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human functioning, [...]
Martin Seligman’s Positive Psychology Theory
Positive psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing. It focuses on individuals’ and communities’ positive aspects and strengths as a path to wellbeing. As [...]