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Happiness
Remembering Prof. Ruut Veenhoven (1942-2024)

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on December 9, 2024

Ruut Veenhoven (1942-2024) made the study of happiness a measurable science. His groundbreaking research has had a lasting impact on our well-being.

Ruut Veenhoven (1942-2024) made the study of happiness a measurable science. His groundbreaking research has had a lasting impact on our well-being.

Gratitude
The Virtual Gratitude Visit

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on November 20, 2024

Discover how the virtual gratitude visit and the empty chair method can help you show gratitude to those who are no longer in your life.

Discover how the virtual gratitude visit and the empty chair method can help you show gratitude to those who are no longer in your life.

Suicide
How Patient Suicides Shape the Lives of Psychologists

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on October 11, 2024

Discover how the tragic reality of patient suicide deeply impacts mental health professionals. Explore the emotional fallout, influencing factors, and vital resources for healing.

Discover how the tragic reality of patient suicide deeply impacts mental health professionals. Explore the emotional fallout, influencing factors, and vital resources for healing.

Health
The Patient Safety Risk Model

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on October 9, 2024

With 300,000 lives lost annually to preventable medical errors, the patient safety risk model offers a framework to predict, prevent, and manage these critical risks in healthcare.

With 300,000 lives lost annually to preventable medical errors, the patient safety risk model offers a framework to predict, prevent, and manage these critical risks in healthcare.

Stress
The Cost of Bragging About Stress

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on October 7, 2024

Stress is unavoidable, but bragging about it? Discover how "stress bragging" impacts your well-being and destroys your relationship with your coworkers.

Stress is unavoidable, but bragging about it? Discover how "stress bragging" impacts your well-being and destroys your relationship with your coworkers.

Workplace Dynamics
The Hidden Truth About Job Assessments

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on July 24, 2024

The hidden secret behind honest responses from job candidates: New research shows how the sequence of job assessments can dramatically influence a candidate's honesty.

The hidden secret behind honest responses from job candidates: New research shows how the sequence of job assessments can dramatically influence a candidate's honesty.

Happiness
The Happy-Productive Worker Hypothesis: Factor or Fallacy?

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on April 24, 2024

Discover the surprising truth behind the "happy-productive worker" fallacy and learn how to navigate the complex relationship between happiness and performance in the workplace.

Discover the surprising truth behind the "happy-productive worker" fallacy and learn how to navigate the complex relationship between happiness and performance in the workplace.

Career
Do Employee Wellbeing Programs Improve Mental Health?

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on March 12, 2024

A study finds that employee wellbeing programs don't improve mental health. Discover how these may cause harm, why they don't work and what organisations can do about it.

A study finds that employee wellbeing programs don't improve mental health. Discover how these may cause harm, why they don't work and what organisations can do about it.

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From the power of pausing to the ability to ignore, we’ve culled 26 simple, actionable measures for gaining a sense of control and living a meaningful life.

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Self Tests

Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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