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Happiness: Definition, benefits, types

October 2, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Happiness has many benefits. It improves our health and relationships, and gives us meaning. Learn more about how to cultivate your happiness.

Understanding the five core skills of mindfulness

August 15, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

Terry Fralich, LCPC, shares five core skills of mindfulness and how to best practice them.

How community engagement benefits your mental health

August 3, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Charissa Pizarro, PsyD

Giving back to your community through volunteering and activism has a positive impact on everyone—including you, says psychologist Charissa Pizarro.

Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?

July 27, 2023 | Written by Brianna Paruolo, MSEd, CMHC-LP

Healthy positive thinking can have emotional benefits. But as the TikTok phenomenon of Lucky Girl syndrome shows, luck has very little to do with it.

Why self-love can be challenging for women

May 2, 2023 | Written by Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA

Self-love means consistently valuing yourself as a person. But when society sets impossible standards for womanhood, it can be hard to see your own worth.

What happiness isn’t

March 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

It’s easy to mistake excitement or achievement for happiness, but those adrenaline bursts fade quickly. Here’s how to spot and cultivate lasting happiness.

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