The Good Life Ritual

Education

The Conundrum of Overusing Kindness

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on March 12, 2024

Discover why encouraging children to "be kind" when they misbehave might not always be a good idea.

Parenting

Strength-Based Parenting

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on August 24, 2023

A few tips on transforming your child's life for the better.

Happiness

The Power of Reminiscence

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on August 13, 2023

The surprising impact of simple reminiscence on your well-being and health.

Humor

The 4 Types of Humor

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on May 10, 2023

Humor can be good for your health, but it can also result in well-being decline. Here is why.

Environment

How Seeing and Listening to Birds Can Improve Well-Being

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on January 5, 2023

Are you finding January difficult to bear? Here is a free tool that can help you boost your well-being.

Health

Reduce Disease and Flourish

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on November 19, 2022

Do you want to flourish? Positive psychology tools are not the only ones that help. You can increase your chances of flourishing by making small changes in your lifestyle

Gratitude

The Different Shades of Gratitude

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on July 30, 2022

Gratitude is one of the most frequently recommended and practiced positive psychology interventions worldwide.

Aging

Becoming Your 'Best Retired Self'

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on May 1, 2022

A research-based activity for enhancing retirement well-being.

Sleep

The Power of Powering Off Your Phone for Just an Hour

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on March 26, 2022

Can switching off your phone for one hour a day make you happier in life?