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Happiness Is…: Breaking Down the Psychology of Happiness

July 16, 2018 /// Chloe Burkett

Happiness is…Not long ago, under the Kauai sun, I was perched on a surfboard in the middle of the ocean when I entered what psychologists […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Personality

Optimism vs. Pessimism: Which is better for your health?

February 21, 2018 /// Jessica Prashad

The way we view the world can say a lot about our mental and physical well-being. It can influence the people we interact with, […]

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Money doesn’t buy happiness; or does it?

February 16, 2018 /// Rupinder Bajwa

We’ve all dreamt about winning the lottery. We day dream about what we would buy with our winnings. While spending our winnings, basking in […]

Did you know..?, Health

Positive Psychology: What it is, theory and how to apply it

November 14, 2017 /// Andrea García Cerdán

Useful manual on positive psychology: Find out what it is, its authors and how to apply techniques and strategies in our everyday life. In […]

Did you know..?, Health

Laughter Therapy: What is it and how is it beneficial?

October 6, 2017 /// Caroline Zemsky

Laughther is a characteristic of a positive emotion. We tend to think that someone who is laughing is because he/she is happy or just […]

Did you know..?, Health

Creative Thinking: What is it and how to improve it

July 12, 2017 /// Molly Minchew

Creative thinking is the ability to think in new and original ways. It means straying from traditional ideas and creating alternative solutions. Learn about […]

Did you know..?, Improving memory

Cognitive Dissonance: How Does it Influence How We Think?

April 19, 2017 /// Elsie Divinagracia, MPH

Most people try their best to keep their thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs consistent with what they experience on a daily basis. But in today’s […]

Brain Health

Negative Emotions: How Can Anger Be Beneficial?

March 23, 2017 /// Puja Sethi

Anger, sadness, ego and despair are some of the negative emotions that we all associate ourselves to, especially during trying and struggle days. As […]

Did you know..?, Health