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Jolanta Burke, The Conversation

How finding joy in the little things is an investment in long-term wellbeing

Experiencing positive emotions boosts momentary happiness and helps develop optimism and resilience, which can help protect against poor mental health ahead.

Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
· Mar 02, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Less open, less agreeable, less conscientious: How the pandemic changed our personalities

The trauma of the Covid period accelerated the natural process of personality change, a new study says.

Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
· Oct 01, 2022 · 07:30 pm
Answers to mental health issues may lie in the future – and not in the past

Sometimes, instead of dissecting the negative memories, we need to focus on a better understanding of how we view our future.

Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
· Jul 14, 2022 · 11:30 pm