October 28, 2020

Jia Ying Lim

To Zoom or Not to Zoom

October 28, 2020

Jia Ying Lim

2020 is hard. Once we regain recognition of and connection with our positive emotions, we will be less fatigued and more able to enjoy the fulfillment of connecting with others. Find out how to review our virtual work and social media options to create work-life balance.

July 13, 2019

Jia Ying Lim

The And of all Buts

July 13, 2019

Jia Ying Lim

Ever had a conversation or interaction that left you feeling drained and sapped of mental, emotional, and physical energy? The people around us may be our spectators, our cheerleaders, and, sometimes, our booers. And it doesn’t feel good to be in a conversation with a booer friend who constantly negates our being.

January 23, 2019

Jia Ying Lim

Balloon R.A.I.N.D.R.O.P.

January 23, 2019

Jia Ying Lim

The average American child in the 1980s had higher levels of this emotion than child psychiatric patients in the 1950s. Adults aren’t entirely immune either. What might this condition be? Read on to find out.

March 23, 2018

Jia Ying Lim

[Infographic] Another five positive emotions to gift you

March 23, 2018

Jia Ying Lim

[Infographic] Another five positive emotions to gift you

There are simple, uncomplicated ways to create more opportunities for us to be met with frequent spontaneous moments of amazement, cheer and elation. This post continues from the last to add five helpful emotions to your current repertoire to enhance and facilitate your mental and emotional health.

February 10, 2018

Jia Ying Lim

[Infographic] Five positive emotions to rediscover

February 10, 2018

Jia Ying Lim

[Infographic] Five positive emotions to rediscover

Fredrickson’s work on her broaden-and-build theory has paved the way for ten positive emotions to emerge into the limelight. This Part 1 of 2 introduces easy steps to inspire five of these ten positive emotions, starting from right this moment. Feeling curious?

January 17, 2018

Jia Ying Lim

The forgotten art of play and the new science of positivity

January 17, 2018

Jia Ying Lim

The forgotten art of play and the new science of positivity

Beautiful interactions transpire when parents engage playfully with their children. Tough fathers become vulnerable in front of their daughters and mothers translate nagging into thoughtful Socratic questioning. Incorporating play into our exchanges with children means a shift to becoming more child-focused. But what may the relevance of play be for us, as adults?

December 27, 2017

Jia Ying Lim

[Infographic] How to stave off loneliness

December 27, 2017

Jia Ying Lim

[Infographic] How to stave off loneliness

Loneliness is a subjective state. If you find yourself missing someone from your past, why not drop a short hi to round off 2017. The new year gives anyone the perfect excuse to reach out with a simple, how are things going.