Positive Workplace
Articles about positive psychology at the workplace. How to stay happy, energized and self-determined at work according to scientific research.
How to Perform Assertiveness Skills Training: 6 Exercises
A lack of assertiveness can leave you feeling like you are no longer living your own life and are nothing more than a puppet, at [...]
How to Teach Assertiveness Skills in Therapy: 5 Techniques
Assertiveness is a skill we can learn. By getting better at it, we can improve how we communicate, relate to others, and ensure our needs [...]
Helping a Workaholic in Therapy: 18 Symptoms & Interventions
Have you clocked over 50 hours at work this week? Are you a self-confessed workaholic? As it turns out, working long hours isn’t enough to [...]
Transformational Leadership: How to Motivate & Inspire Teams
Many leaders are continually on the hunt for fresh ways to motivate their team, increase productivity, and create a supportive atmosphere. A perennial question in [...]
Imposter Syndrome: 10 Best Psychology Books to Overcome Self-Doubt
People from all walks of life feel like an imposter at certain points. As a medical doctor, I’m no stranger to this feeling. It often [...]
Imposter Syndrome Defined: 5 Fascinating Research Findings
Thanks to popular media, imposter syndrome is now a well-known concept with many possible solutions. A large body of literature highlights its presence, particularly in [...]
What Is Assertiveness in Psychology? 5 Practical Examples
In life, we all seek different outcomes. One employee wants a vacation, another a raise, and someone else wants flexible working hours to spend more [...]
Assertiveness in Leadership: 19 Techniques for Managers
Assertiveness describes how prepared you are to stand up for your opinions when someone else wants different outcomes (Ames, Lee, & Wazlawek, 2017). Too little [...]
7 Best Job Satisfaction Scales, Questionnaires & Surveys
Throughout our careers, our feelings about our jobs change. Sometimes we feel very satisfied, other times we feel incredibly disheartened and unsatisfied. Measuring job satisfaction [...]
Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace: 5 Techniques to Motivate Employees
Some years ago, I worked in a university library to help pay for my studies. I loved being surrounded by books and immensely enjoyed helping [...]
