Blog #53 – Character strengths – Part 1 As positive psychology developed in its early years, one of the first areas it homed in on was that of cultivating character strengths. This should not surprise, as it is logical that a movement with an explicit focus on what goes right in life, and cultivating happiness…
Blog #52 – Mindfulness – Part 5 In recent weeks, we have focused on mindfulness, with an emphasis on looking at research evidence pointing to its potential well-being benefits among diverse populations. However, as alluded to briefly last time, not all researchers and mental health professionals are necessarily eager to roll the red carpet out…
Blog #51 – Mindfulness – Part 4 In recent posts, we have highlighted the potential usefulness of mindfulness as it relates to cultivating well-being. These benefits can be seen across a range of different settings. Last time, we highlighted research findings indicating positive results with school-going adolescents; today, we will showcase the impact of…