The Psychology of Hope: How to Build Hope and a Better Future
The word hope painted on a metal and wood structure that looks like a bleacherPhoto Credit: Steve Snodgrass
When thinking about large-scale challenges the world faces today—from coronavirus to systemic racism to climate change—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, or to wonder how our individual actions... Read More...
5 Ways to be Awe-Inspired in Everyday Life
August 10, 2017
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It’s easy to feel that inspiration is lacking in our fast-paced world. But, there are little things we can do to feel more inspired, grateful and connected everyday.

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21 Highly Successful, Inspiring People with Mental Health Challenges
March 28, 2017
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What do Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher and Hershel Walker have in common? They were highly successful people who faced mental health challenges.

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Go Ahead, Be a Nudge! An Exploration of Nudge Units and Theory
February 9, 2016
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Go ahead, be a nudge! Get up slow poke by Antony Grossy at FlickrPhoto Credit: Antony Grossy
What separates the doers from the non-doers? Internal motivation certainly plays a role, but so do external factors: that’s where the “Nudge Units” come in! Rooted in the work of... Read More...
Feeling Burnt Out? You Could Be Experiencing “Ego Depletion”
Feeling Burnt Out - Man Asleep on Study Books - entitled "Tuesday" by Tim PiercePhoto Credit: Tim Pierce
When we spend too much time working on difficult tasks that require self-control and discipline, our resources become exhausted and we experience a state known as “ego depletion.” In... Read More...
How to Change Behavior: A Theoretical Overview
May 16, 2015
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Baby Steps - How to Change BehaviorPhoto Credit: Juhan Sonin
There are a variety of theories about how to make behavioral changes – either starting something new or eliminating something old. This post reviews some key models for changing behavior, including... Read More...
How to Combat Boredom? Start by Understanding It
February 5, 2015
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Young man looking bored, needing help with overcoming boredom and increasing motivationPhoto Credit: Leon Fishman
All of us feel bored at times. Finding the inspiration to create something new, or the energy to complete a routine task, can be particularly difficult when we feel uninterested. Boredom can also... Read More...
6 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 3, 2015
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Happy New Year by Sally MaloneyPhoto Credit: Sally Maloney
If you’re like the 40 to 50 percent of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions, this January you might be hitting the gym, giving up cigarettes, trying to develop better spending habits, or... Read More...
Put a Positive Spin on Your Goals
December 10, 2014
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What are some of your most important goals in life? Do you want to strengthen your relationships with others? Or do you want to prevent conflicts? Do you want to…

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5 Ways to Find Your Momentum
October 15, 2014
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Inspiration for momentum, sign saying Prepare to detour from normal pathPhoto Credit: HealthyPsych
When it comes to any goal directed activity, finding your momentum is key. Momentum, “the strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events,” is like high-test fuel in your gas... Read More...