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Tag: Positive Psychology

Understanding Shame as the Source of Depression: How Learned Hopefulness Can Backfire

With great power comes great responsibility, the degree of which most of us can’t handle. Kennon Sheldon, one of the … More

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Positive Psychology, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Shame

The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking

A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More

Development, Mental Health, Negative Thinking, Personal Growth, Positive Psychology, Positive Thinking, Ruminations, Self-Actualize, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, The Secret, Wellness
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