by Jess Hopkins | Apr 18, 2018 | Positive Psychology
Everyone I know wants to be more productive— including myself. Even though I consider myself to be a highly productive person, I still find myself saying things like: There just aren’t enough hours in the day! How is it already the end of the week?! I still have so...
by Jess Hopkins | Feb 23, 2018 | Positive Psychology
As a coach and a practitioner of positive psychology, I don’t typically encourage my clients to focus on what they don’t want. And yet, that’s exactly what I’m about to challenge you to do. Inversion is a problem-solving strategy that reverses problems in order...
by Jess Hopkins | Jan 23, 2018 | Positive Psychology
Do you consider yourself to be a reasonable, level-headed person who makes wise decisions based on the facts? Well I hate to burst your bubble but the truth is that many of your decisions are impulsive, biased, and sometimes even irrational. To prove the point, let’s...
by Jess Hopkins | Sep 28, 2017 | Kiss Fears and Insecurities Goodbye, Positive Psychology
Question: how do you perform when the stakes are high and the pressure is on? Think about the last time you were about to enter a particularly stressful situation: a job interview, a final exam, a first date, a big race or performance, a BuzzFeed video shoot… (that’s...
by Jess Hopkins | Nov 13, 2016 | Positive Psychology
Emotional Hangover [ih-moh-shuh-nl hang-oh-ver]: noun. The feeling after an emotional breakdown, often the result of an argument, a deep sadness, an unfortunate loss, a trauma. Common symptoms include depression, sadness, crying, feelings of regret, fatigue, anxiety,...
by Jess Hopkins | Mar 23, 2015 | General, Positive Psychology
Strengths-based approaches have taken center stage as of late, and as a positive psychology coach, the topic of strengths is often at the core of my work with clients. Research shows there are significant benefits to using our signature strengths with intention and...
