Positive Thinking Archives

September 30, 2022 | 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.

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Emotions Gratitude Happiness Positive Thinking Positivity

A woman wearing sunglasses smiles into the sun with a blue sky behind her

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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Emotions Happiness Positive Psychology Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Improvement

Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?

April 26, 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.

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Boundaries Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Emotions Happiness Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Compassion Self-Development Social Media Toxic Positivity Women