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The Wabi Sabi Lifestyle: How to Accept Imperfection in Life
Wabi sabi and kintsugi have their historical origins in the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony that upholds the Zen Buddhist values of purity, harmony, [...]
How to Begin Your Self-Discovery Journey: 16 Best Questions
Whether spurred by a milestone birthday, life upheaval, or simply curiosity, many of us will at some point set out on a quest for greater [...]
Conflict Resolution in Relationships & Couples: 5 Strategies
Conflicting goals, motives, and needs can cause stress in any relationship, particularly a romantic one. While conflict is not uncommon, if left unresolved along with [...]
What Is Industrial Psychology? 10 Examples and Theories
Many of us spend over 80,000 hours in our careers (80,000 Hours, n.d.). With such an enormous chunk of our lives dedicated to working, we [...]
Visualization in Therapy: 16 Simple Techniques & Tools
Our imagination provides a powerful vehicle for exploring aspects of the self and promoting behavioral change (Thomas, 2016). In sports, visualization is helpful for rehearsal [...]
What Is Openness to Experience & How Do We Measure It?
If last night’s dream helped you solve a problem, it could indicate that you are high in the personality disposition of openness (Larsen, Buss, Wismeijer, [...]
Maranasati Meditation: How to Practice Mindfulness of Death
Maranasati meditation refers to several early Buddhist practices focused on mindfulness of death (Access to Insight, 2013a, 2013b). The objective of mindfulness of death practices [...]
How to Improve Your Empathic Listening Skills: 7 Techniques
People are suffering. Social and personal complexities have amplified anxiety and depression, pushing people to their limits. How can we help a hurting person? Beyond [...]
What Is Positive Organizational Behavior? (+ Examples)
Have you ever dreaded going to work, feeling a heaviness in the air the moment you walk through the doors? Successful organizations recognize that employees [...]
11 Best Growth Mindset Activities for Adults (+ Worksheets)
Many of us are aware of the importance of adopting a growth mindset and perhaps even believe we have done so already. But do we [...]