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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...
Mar 11, 20236 min read
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...
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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...
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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,...
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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...
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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...
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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...
Oct 27, 20223 min read
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
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,...
Oct 3, 20225 min read
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...
Sep 12, 20224 min read
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...
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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...
Sep 6, 20223 min read
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
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
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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