People can be enthusiastic about their interests, but where does that enthusiasm come from? This compilation explores the psychology behind why humans love the things we love.

Movie magic is more than just what's happening on screen, sometimes the work is all in what's going on inside your brain.

Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies.

Fear is strong negative feeling and a good way for our brains to keep us out of danger, so why do some people seek it out by watching horror movies?

In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! Psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become...

Social Emotional Learning My Well Being Understanding and Managing My Emotions

During these incredibly stressful days, OnlyGood TV is excited to launch a new series - Ask The Doctor - that explores the questions and provides guidance for finding the road to achieving emotional, psychological,...

This Video Explains the Effect of Mood and Emotions on Negotiations

Five leading psychologists present aspects of the life and work of a professional social psychologist, and discuss some current issues in the field of social psychology. Featured are: Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill), Roy Baumeister...

The overall goal of emotion regulation is to reduce emotional suffering. It’s not to get rid of emotions. Some people will always be more emotional than others. In a previous video I talked about the biology of emotions. In this video,...

This video talks about negative emotional programming, what it looks like and does to your thinking. Watch this video • How To Stop the Cycle of Negative Rel... for more on negative relationship patterns
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Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill) discusses her research on The Undoing Effect and Upward Spirals, two ways of directly applying her insights on positive emotions.

UNC Chapel Hill psychologist Barbara Fredrickson describes different ways by which psychological researchers measure the emotional states of those involved in their research studies.

UNC Chapel Hill social psychologist Barbara Fredrickson describes why and how she began using Metta meditation to test her “broaden and build theory” of positive emotions.

Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson (UNC Chapel Hill) addresses a fundamental puzzle: What evolutionary role might positive emotions play?

Gratitude may sound like a woo-woo concept, but science shows it might be a key to happiness. Gratitude is not just for the good times. I know it’s hard to feel grateful in 2020, but now is when we need it most. Believe it or not,...

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of positive emotions in leadership and how they can be used to address conflict and improve team morale. They highlight the concept of the undoing hypothesis, where positive emotions...

This Video Explains the Effect of Mood and Emotions on Negotiations

This keynote was part of "Shift Happens" a transformational event in which I was invited to "Tell Your Truth" Tuesday. One of my most enjoyable events and I really love how it all came together.

In this video, the teacher discusses the concept of mental fitness and shares insights from the Positive Intelligence program.

Teresa Amabile is the Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration and a Director of Research at Harvard Business School. Originally educated as a chemist, Teresa received her doctorate in psychology from Stanford University....

Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Kylie Bell, leadership development expert, to discuss how emotions are a powerful tool at work.

Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...

From entrepreneurs to individuals, the power of making tough choices is undeniable. We're talking with Jessica Uyeno about how embracing challenges head-on can lead to greater happiness and maybe even spark growth and success.