Body & Brain
Positive psychology articles related to the human body and brain. Which positive psychology theories and interventions can help us to improve physical and mental well-being?
10 Neurological Benefits of Exercise
Perhaps you have a rough idea about how exercise affects your health, weight, and energy levels. But do you know about its impact on the [...]
Flow Theory in Psychology: 13 Key Findings & Examples
Have you ever been ‘in the zone?’ We all want to experience it. It’s intense, exhilarating, and satisfying. When we’re in the zone, or what [...]
The Positive Effects Of Nature On Your Mental Wellbeing
Nature heals. Just a walk in the woods or a stroll by the beach on a sunny morning can awaken the innermost feelings of happiness [...]
What Is Neuroplasticity? A Psychologist Explains [+14 Tools]
Our brains are truly amazing, aren’t they? Have you ever watched one of those specials on someone who experienced an amazing, unexpected recovery after a [...]
What Are Intrusive Thoughts in OCD & How to Get Rid Of Them?
Do you ever have intrusive thoughts popping into your head, unbidden and seemingly from thin air? You might be just going about your day when—suddenly—your [...]
2+ Positive Body Image Activities & Worksheets
How do you feel about your body? If you don’t immediately answer “Great!” with a smile—don’t worry, you’re not alone! This is a very common [...]
28 Mental Health Games, Activities & Worksheets (& PDF)
Mental health is an important thing to talk about, but it can sometimes feel very uncomfortable. Despite this, increasing mental health awareness is crucial as [...]
Cognitive Distortions: 22 Examples & Worksheets (& PDF)
We tend to trust what goes on in our brains. After all, if you can’t trust your own brain, what can you trust? Generally, this [...]
Exploring the Body Mind Connection (Incl. 5 Techniques)
Even before Sigmund Freud and the psychoanalysis movement, psychologists have argued why the body-mind concept is crucial to psychology. The reasoning for this stems from [...]
How to Change Self-Limiting Beliefs According to Psychology
How many times have you written yourself off or passed up opportunities due to beliefs like these: “I’m too old to do that.” “There’s no [...]
