Applied Positive Psychology Learning Institute - Appli

07/02/2023

Can self-help books actually help? Find out what Dr Paula Robinson says in her recent interview with Harper's BAZAAR Australia.

They're at times empowering, always entertaining and with pockets of useful advice, but can self help books actually help?

31/10/2022

Gen Z has been labelled lazy, entitled, and narcissistic. But these myths couldn't be further from the truth. Research shows that today's youth have spent more time in school with less free play than past generations. They can wait longer for rewards than children in previous decades. They are more intelligent, cooperative, and caring. But unfortunately, they also have too many expectations with inadequate resources and support. They face rising competition for work and education, stagnant wages, and high costs for education. No wonder they are experiencing signs of burnout.

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20/08/2022

New research shows that feeling disrespected is the number one reason people are quitting their jobs. This article have some good advice on how coworkers can support each other. This is a great start, but ultimately creating a culture of respect starts at the top.

A lack of respect is driving people to quit their jobs. What can you as a colleague do to help?

22/07/2022

Parents, listen up! A new study shows that kids who have strict rules about the content they access rather than strict rules about screen time have a better relationship with technology.

Kids that had strict time rules around access to video games and social media without strict content rules slept less, reported poorer body image, and exhibited less healthy behaviors compared with their peers.

Parental technology use also influenced their children's relationship with technology.

This article has some great tips on what you can do to help your kids thrive in our ever-connected digital world.

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It's quite possible that your fears about your child's screen time are unfounded.

17/07/2022

Workplaces that overlook "hidden talent" like workers over 55 are missing out on employees that are skilled, motivated and eager to work. Fortunately workplaces can become more age inclusive and overcome outdated stereotypes.

Ideas for employers who are stuck following old practices.

12/07/2022

Exercise is one of the most crucial things you can do to support your mental fitness. So important, that we even talk about it in our Course Mental Fitness Circuit at the Mental Fitness Hub.

There are plenty of workouts to improve your physical health – but what if you are exercising to improve your mental health? Experts offer their tips

08/07/2022

New research shows that a text-based communication may lead to poorer communication and lower motivation to complete tasks that require complex reasoning.

What does this mean for the future of work? Is remote always best?

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The popularity of remote work and a norm of constant connectivity have made text-based computer-mediated communication (tCMC) such as email inevitable…

07/07/2022

You may have heard of music therapy and art therapy — but what about ‘travel therapy’? A new study suggests that tourism should be investigated further as a psychological intervention.

Vacations may not just be an opportunity for recreation, they may also provide mental and overall health benefits.

01/07/2022

Sometimes, talking about mental health at work can be hard. How do you approach someone? What do you say? What happens next?

If you want to know how to support mental health at work, check out our course Mental Fitness Conversations. We will teach you everything you need to know to support others at work - and in life.

This course is proudly presented by our newest partnership initiative, Mental Fitness Hub. Click the link to see our upcoming sessions.

https://mentalfitnesshub.com/mental-fitness-conversations/

29/06/2022

By understanding the full spectrum of emotional experiences across cultures, we might be able to open up our minds to different ways of being and feeling—and feel happier ourselves in the process.

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We all have emotional goals that are influenced by our culture. Understanding and adjusting them could help our health and well-being.