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Stage theories of grief (like the 5 stages of grief, or 7 stages) have been a popular way to help make sense of a difficult experience. But research in the…

There is a popular idea since the time of Freud that suppressing emotion leads you to experience an emotional rebound. The idea is that if you suppress or repress your…

With so much mental health information online and on social media, you deserve to be able to find the best. But it can be hard to tell what information is…

With so much mental health information online and on social media, you deserve to be able to find the best! In this Emotional Minutes video, Dr. Matt B talks about…

In our last 8 episodes, we have been talking about positive emotions and how to feel more positive. But what happens when we try too hard to be happy? Do…

Our last eight episodes have been on how to experience more positive emotions. This episode summarizes positive emotions concepts and discusses how to keep experiencing positive emotions. There are also…

How can I find more meaning in my day? Intentionally engaging in meaningful activities is a great way to increase positive emotions and prevent things like depression and anxiety! It's…

Engaging activities are activities that capture our attention, keep us highly focused on and engaged in, and make it seem like time flies by. Engaging activities help get us into…