How travel transforms your mind, mood, and world There’s a reason why so many people say “travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Beyond the stunning views, memorable selfies, and bucket-list moments, traveling opens doors to personal growth, deeper cultural understanding, and well-being. Whether you’re hiking a mountain trail, wandering through […]
Have you ever come across a poem in a situation outside of school? Maybe you thought, “Ugh,” not wanting to even glance at it, much less read it. Or perhaps you’re the type who rejoices, loving the feel, texture, or emotions of the words and what they invoke. More likely, you fall somewhere in the […]
Celebrating the global power of friendship to connect, heal, and inspire Every year on July 30, people around the world pause to celebrate one of life’s most cherished treasures: friendship. The International Day of Friendship, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011, is more than a simple feel-good celebration. It’s a powerful reminder […]
International Day of Happiness is a day to celebrate and reflect on well-being. What makes you happy? Eating a treat, buying something, investing in a meaningful goal, taking a walk, or being in a close relationship? “More than simply a positive mood, happiness is a state of well-being that encompasses living a good life, one […]
Mental and physical benefits On the whole, “meditation” is nothing more than an overall expression for various methods of reaching a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Technically, though, “meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques,” according to one definition among […]
Submitted by Alex Jesus at Kuakua Positive Psychology is all about focusing on the constructive, uplifting aspects of human nature – like positive emotions, engagement, strong relationships, and finding meaning and purpose in life. This branch of psychology isn’t just about treating mental illness but also about fostering well-being and helping people thrive. It centers […]
Mental health is as vital as physical well-being. Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities […]
International Day of Happiness is celebrated each March 20th “to recognize the importance of well-being and happiness in the lives of people and to promote the idea that policy objectives should strive for a more inclusive equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and the well-being of all […]
Have you ever heard of forest therapy or forest bathing? Do you know anything about phytoncides? These are all about making you healthier in an incredibly simple way. Forest therapy is “healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments.” It’s about allowing your body and psyche to be at peace in the […]
“Well-being can be defined, measured, and taught. Well-being includes positive emotions, intense engagement, good relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.” That is the thought behind Positive Psychology and the more constructive aspects of human nature. Although people such as psychologists Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Erich Fromm invented and used the term “positive psychology,” and celebrated mentally […]
