Our mind seems to like dwelling on the negative aspects of our life. What can we do to counter this tendency? Gratitude is one of the most researched subjects in positive psychology to boost happiness. Check out these three practical gratitude exercises to boost happiness! May it support your daily journey! Here is the link to Gratitude Journaling Pitfalls And…
Alisa is a doctoral researcher in clinical health psychology at UCL who has taught and given talks across the country. Her work covers new areas of eating disorder research at the intersection of the conscious and the unconscious. Seven years of experience in journalism has lent itself to an interest in public engagement and the…
In stressful times you can use the power of your breath to help calm feelings of stress or anxiety. Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you ‘reset your breath’ and return it to its normal rhythm. This video demonstrates box breathing and highlights its benefits. In short, it involves: – Imagining…
In this episode, digital science editor Daniela Hernandez participates in a week-long experiment to find out how work-related stress impacts our bodies and to measure her own resilience. Photo: Natalia V. Osipova/The Wall Street Journal #WSJ #Health #Wellness
Five psychological benefits of exercise excercise isn’t only good for the body – it’s better for the mind, as well. People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed…
What are the Psychological Benefits of Sports & Exercise? 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Who is Voicu Mihnea? 01:41 The structure of this mini-lecture 02:10 Physical fitness & wellbeing self-evaluation 03:05 Similarities between schools and prisons 05:27 Study 1 – Where are we? 09:54 Study 2 – Let’s be social! 11:09 Study 3 – It cannot be…
Explore the ancient tradition of yoga, and discover how its blend of physical and mental exercise impacts your health. — There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique…
