Don't Forget the Basil

Positive Psychology

Is This the End of Positive Psychology?

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on June 13, 2024

Will positive psychology survive in a world in which the need for survival may outweigh the desire to flourish?

Will positive psychology survive in a world in which the need for survival may outweigh the desire to flourish?

Default Mode Network

How to Get Unstuck

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on March 15, 2024

When stuck in a rut, the solution may be to feel more. Author Norman Farb discusses the book "Better in Every Sense."

When stuck in a rut, the solution may be to feel more. Author Norman Farb discusses the book "Better in Every Sense."

Workplace Dynamics

A Problem With Workplace Health and Well-Being Programs

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on August 21, 2023

On-the-job training can help to promote workplace health and well-being, but it is unlikely to be very effective in an unhealthy work environment.

On-the-job training can help to promote workplace health and well-being, but it is unlikely to be very effective in an unhealthy work environment.

Health

Talking to Strangers Can Promote Well-Being

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on November 18, 2022

Do you underestimate how much you might enjoy meeting a stranger?

Do you underestimate how much you might enjoy meeting a stranger?

Career

It's Time to Retire "Human Resources"

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on August 20, 2022

The words we choose to use at work can help us better build more flourishing, respectful organizations

The words we choose to use at work can help us better build more flourishing, respectful organizations

Optimism

Five Steps to Understanding the "Good Life"

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on February 28, 2022

Do you have a nuanced view of the good life? A balanced approach can help you achieve it.

Do you have a nuanced view of the good life? A balanced approach can help you achieve it.

Mindfulness

How People Misunderstand Mindfulness

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on November 25, 2021

Are you allowing the two components of mindfulness to operate together?

Are you allowing the two components of mindfulness to operate together?

Motivation

How Power Changes You

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on August 16, 2021

Does power have a negative effect on people's character?

Does power have a negative effect on people's character?

Anxiety

The Power of Rituals

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on April 11, 2021

Do you have any personalized rituals in you life?

Do you have any personalized rituals in you life?

Motivation

The Geyser Model of Well-Being

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on January 18, 2021

What are the categories that make up mental well-being? A new model offers a suggestion.

What are the categories that make up mental well-being? A new model offers a suggestion.

Leadership

How to Lead Virtual Teams

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on September 26, 2020

Are you aware of the building blocks of virtual teams?

Are you aware of the building blocks of virtual teams?

Relationships

How to Sculpt Your Dream Job

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on July 24, 2020

A few tweaks to your job may nudge you closer to your true calling.

A few tweaks to your job may nudge you closer to your true calling.

Mindfulness

The Times When Mindfulness Could Be Bad for You

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on May 11, 2020

Is mindfulness always beneficial? Research suggests the answer is no.

Is mindfulness always beneficial? Research suggests the answer is no.

Gratitude

Small Gestures Make a Big Difference at Work

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on February 7, 2020

Small acts of gratitude help to foster high performance.

Small acts of gratitude help to foster high performance.

Career

How to Deal with Time Bullies

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on November 20, 2019

How should you handle people who disrespect your time at work?

How should you handle people who disrespect your time at work?

Forgiveness

What Dying Teaches Us About Living

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on October 1, 2019

Want to know the secrets of living well? Listen to the lessons of those who are dying.

Want to know the secrets of living well? Listen to the lessons of those who are dying.

Beauty

The Beauty of Doing Nothing

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on June 29, 2019

Are you burned out? Doing nothing can help you recharge your batteries.

Are you burned out? Doing nothing can help you recharge your batteries.

Guilt

5 Ways to Overcome Leisure Guilt

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on April 14, 2019

Do you feel guilty when you are not working? You're not alone.

Do you feel guilty when you are not working? You're not alone.

Career

Get Back to Your Best with Intentional Inefficiency

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on January 11, 2019

Do you feel tired and burned out? Intentional inefficiency may be the cure.

Do you feel tired and burned out? Intentional inefficiency may be the cure.

Leadership

Three Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Like a CEO

Jamie Gruman Ph.D. on November 1, 2018

How do leaders stay at their best? Using leisure time wisely is one trick.

How do leaders stay at their best? Using leisure time wisely is one trick.