Posts by Taylor Bennett:

When you find yourself in a less than desirable situation, it’s easy to react with negativity; however, it’s more beneficial to channel positivity instead. In fact, if you learn to harness the power of positivity in your everyday, you’ll be well-prepared to deal…

Gratitude is all about showing your appreciation for the good things in your life; and engaging in gratitude practices is incredibly beneficial to your health. Some scientifically proven benefits of practicing gratitude include a boost…

Positive psychology is the study of human flourishing; in application, one assumes thoughts, feelings, and actions that provide the greatest value to his or her life. Practices of positive psychology include showing your appreciation for your loved ones, building personal strengths, and employing…

The PERMA model is characteristic of the positive psychology movement; it offers a comprehensive understanding of how we can accomplish optimal wellbeing. P stands for positive emotions: it’s important we experience positive emotions like pleasure, love, inspiration, and gratitude. E stands for engagement:…

It’s easy to get down on ourselves and feel a little unlucky or unfortunate; but the reality is, we all have something to be grateful for. Take, for example, your very existence! The chances of you being, well, you are slim to none;…

Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving by helping ourselves to a plate stacked high with turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie—but the holiday isn’t just for eating delicious food! The whole point of Thanksgiving is to…

Merging two families into one can be a challenge, as kids can be hesitant about the new family dynamic. That said, it can be done successfully: so long as parents take it upon themselves to…

People-pleasers are those who never say “no.” They’re the people who sacrifice their own needs to help others, to their own detriment. If you yourself are a people-pleaser, the good news is that you can…

If your loved one is engaging in troublesome behavior—perhaps they’re drinking a lot or turning into a workaholic—it’s normal to be wholly concerned. And while you might not be able to force them to make…

Child discipline is tricky business: as there is a wide range of strategies and techniques that can (or actually can’t) get the job done. So which one’s do get the job done? According to science,…

Leaving an abusive relationship can be difficult and complicated—especially when there is a child involved. Victims of the abuse might feel uncertain about what to do in these situations, but the short answer is always…

Abuse often has short-term and long-term effects on those who fall victim to it, as it is a seriously distressing experience. Life can alter in a few ways, after the abuse; for example, one might…