Use Your Strength of Creativity to Break Your Pouting Habit
December 22, 2015 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
We are all guilty of it. The pointless game of feeling sorry for ourselves, otherwise known as pouting. I’m right there with you! But, I’ve figured out a way to use a character strength to break the habit and actually find something good in the situation. Last month, I... Read More
A Mindful Heart
November 9, 2015 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
There is a lot of research on the benefits of simply practicing mindfulness. But, what if we want to take it one step further and practice mindfulness to lead to another outcome, such as using mindfulness to be more heartful? When we used the word “heart” we tend to... Read More
5 Tips To Make Your Mindfulness Practice Easier
October 15, 2015 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
You may think that developing a mindfulness practice is something that “is too difficult for you” or “you don’t have time for”. Here I’ll show you 5 easy tips that will prove a mindfulness practice can be integrated into ANY schedule for ANY person. Tip #1: Start with the... Read More
Integrating Mindfulness and Character Strengths
August 18, 2015 by VIA Institute on Character ·
In this post we will answer these common questions about Mindfulness and the integration of Mindfulness and Character Strengths: -What is mindfulness? -What are character strengths? -Why integrate mindfulness and character strengths? -How do you practice with mindfulness and character strengths? What is mindfulness? The scientific definition of mindfulness... Read More
24 Ways to Make Mindfulness Stickier
April 13, 2015 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
I don’t have the time to practice mindfulness. I would like to meditate but I usually forget. Meditation is too difficult. My mind always wanders. When I survey participants in my mindfulness programs, these are the three most common mindfulness obstacles people report. I say “obstacles” because these are... Read More
Feeling Depressed? Use your Strengths to Find Happiness!
May 6, 2014 by Dr. Neal Mayerson ·
Last week I had “one of those days”. I felt down and unmotivated. The stresses of life had piled up and I just felt like staying in bed. I hated the feeling. Then I thought to myself, “What good are my character strengths if I can’t use them to... Read More
Talk About Your Character Strengths!
February 11, 2014 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
As I ask people around the world to talk about their character strengths, it is not uncommon for me to hear people comment—“I can’t talk about my strengths. That would be immodest.” Another common response is—“we don’t do that in our culture.” These statements, while not completely untrue, are... Read More
Tips For Using Your Strengths On Vacation
January 15, 2014 by VIA Contributor ·
Located in Australia, Counselor Julia Barnard shares her tips for making the most of your travels. It’s easy to think that our approach to life is the right one and everyone else is wrong. However, if we can learn to be more open minded, we allow ourselves to be... Read More
How Mindfulness Leads To Feeling Love
October 30, 2013 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
Sometimes people in the world of strengths make this comment: “I already use my strengths. Why should I bother to use them more?” Here’s a story to explain why: Last week, I sat down and watched my mother and my wife express love to my 2-month old son who... Read More
Appreciate All Of Your Life Experiences
October 21, 2013 by VIA Institute on Character ·
It’s VIA Affirmation Monday! Our reminder to appreciate all of your life experiences for the opportunities they give you to grow. Read More