Psychology in 10 Minutes

The power of gratitude

The practice of gratitude may help us to overcome our natural human tendency to focus on the negative. Here's why.

Mindfulness and self-compassion for a difficult year

We're all hard on ourselves. But, according to new research, it's possible to "rewire" our brains for greater self-compassion.

Two reasons it’s not good to be happy all the time

Research shows that living a good life is about more than pleasure, and happiness may cause us to miss the most meaningful experiences of all.

The Power of Rituals to Heal Grief

Rituals are an important way for people to find meaning when they lose a loved one. But, rituals don't have to be formal or complicated. Here are four questions to help you develop a personal healing ritual.

Building emotional intelligence isn’t as hard as you think

It can feel risky to get in touch with our feelings, let alone express them. But one psychologist argues that getting to know our feelings can be one of the best things we ever do.

Is optimism ever bad for us?

As children, many of us were taught to think positively. According to research, however, this isn't always good advice.

Is religion good or bad for us?

Research reveals three reasons religion and spirituality may be good for our well-being (and a few reasons they might not be).

Setting the conditions for hope to thrive in your life

According to research, hope begins when we set three simple conditions in our lives.