Emotional Contagion at Work: Why Mood Spreads and How to Manage It

Emotional Contagion at Work: Why Mood Spreads and How to Manage It

Have you ever walked into a meeting and felt the room go heavy? Or noticed how a single upbeat team member can lift everyone’s energy? These are everyday examples of emotional contagion — the way emotions travel between people. Understanding it helps teams perform better, reduce tension, and build healthier workplaces. What is emotional contagion? … Read more

A Complete Guide to Mindfulness Exercises for Reducing Work-Related Stress

A Complete Guide to Mindfulness Exercises for Reducing Work-Related Stress

Work stress is common, but small, consistent mindfulness practices can lower tension, sharpen focus, and protect long-term health. This guide gives clear, step-by-step exercises, sample phrases to use at your desk, and short scientific explanations so you know why they work. Why mindfulness reduces work stress (popular science in plain language) When we feel stressed … Read more

How to practice mindfulness in daily life and reduce stress

How to practice mindfulness in daily life and reduce stress

Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind or achieving a permanent calm state. It’s a practical skill: noticing what’s happening right now with curiosity and kindness. This short guide gives you simple, evidence-based ways to practice mindfulness every day, reduce stress, and build resilience — without major schedule changes. Why mindfulness helps with stress Stress often … Read more

Mindfulness: simple techniques to live in the present

Mindfulness: simple techniques to live in the present

Summary: Practical, gentle exercises and short sequences you can try today to bring attention back to the present moment. Includes scripts, quick practices, and compassionate guidance for when motivation dips. Why mindfulness helps (in plain words) Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, without judging what you notice. That simple definition comes … Read more

Common self-help mistakes and how to benefit from it correctly

Common self-help mistakes and how to benefit from it correctly

Self-help can be a powerful engine for personal change — when used well. But many people report feeling stuck, demotivated, or worse, misled after trying popular self-help tools. This article explains the most common self-help mistakes, what research says about them, and practical, evidence-based ways to get real benefits from self-guided change. Why self-help can … Read more

Practical self-help: habits that transform your daily life

Practical self-help: habits that transform your daily life

Small, consistent steps beat dramatic overnight changes. If you’re tired of grand promises and quick-fix plans, this guide is for you. It focuses on practical, compassionately presented habits you can adopt and maintain — with realistic expectations, space for dips in motivation, and tools to turn tiny wins into meaningful progress. Why habits matter (brief, … Read more

How to stop worrying? Psychological ways to ease anxiety and tension

How to stop worrying? Psychological ways to ease anxiety and tension

Worry and anxiety are normal — but when they take over your days they can be exhausting. This guide offers evidence-informed, compassionate strategies to reduce worry and build calm, with simple step-by-step exercises you can try right now. Why worry happens (brief, evidence-based) Worry is a mental habit: the brain’s way of trying to predict … Read more

Discover your hidden strengths [Psychological quiz]

Discover your hidden strengths [Psychological quiz]

Meta: A concise, research-based psychological quiz that helps you identify underused strengths and gives concrete exercises for daily and professional implementation. Introduction This practical quiz is designed to reveal hidden strengths across five psychologically meaningful domains: Resilience, Emotional Awareness, Social Influence, Analytical Insight, and Creativity. The format is evidence-informed — drawing on resilience and emotional … Read more

Do you have a leader personality? [Psychological test]

Do you have a leader personality? [Psychological test]

Estimated time: 5–8 minutes • Questions: 11 Introduction This evidence-informed quiz assesses core dimensions of leadership personality using contemporary psychological terminology such as trait activation, emotional intelligence, and executive functioning. Each question presents behavioural options; add up your points to reveal which leadership profile fits your current strengths and growth areas. Reflect on the explanations … Read more