Blog

Welcome to my blog! Here, you'll find a range of articles covering the various topic areas of human flourishing science and self-leadership and how to accomplish your goals. The blog articles are written both by myself and a number of expert guest writers. If you would like to contribute, send me your CV and an example of your writing skills to hello@theflourishingdoc.com :)

Happiness is NOT the opposite of sadness

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Jul 3, 20232 min read

Flourishing

Happiness is NOT the opposite of sadness

I often hear people talk about happiness as if it were the opposite of sadness. They assume that if we're not happy, then we must be sad.

From healthcare to wellcare: Why a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is crucial

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Jun 5, 20234 min read

Positive Psychology

From healthcare to wellcare: Why a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is crucial

Rather than waiting until someone is ill, we need to focus on promoting mental wellbeing aka flourishing before any signs of illness appear.

How Important is it to Discover and Live Your Purpose? A Psychological Perspective (+ 3 Tips)

Dr Maike Neuhaus

May 29, 20234 min read

Flourishing

How Important is it to Discover and Live Your Purpose? A Psychological Perspective (+ 3 Tips)

The quest for purpose is a cornerstone of human existence. But do you really need to discover and live your purpose?

Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth and its role in living life fully

Dr Maike Neuhaus

May 22, 20234 min read

Positive Psychology

Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth and its role in living life fully

What is post-traumatic growth? How does it occur, and what scientific evidence supports its existence?

Beyond a passing mood: Why languishing puts you at greater risk of mental illness

Dr Maike Neuhaus

May 8, 20232 min read

Languishing

Beyond a passing mood: Why languishing puts you at greater risk of mental illness

Did you know that languishing is not just a passing mood or feeling, but is actually closely linked to the development of mental illness?

From surviving to thriving: The link between mental illness and flourishing

Dr Maike Neuhaus

May 1, 20232 min read

Flourishing

From surviving to thriving: The link between mental illness and flourishing

When we think about mental health, we often focus on treating mental illness. But this approach is only part of the solution.

How having fun can make you healthy (+ 8 ways to have more fun in life)

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Apr 17, 20233 min read

Flourishing

How having fun can make you healthy (+ 8 ways to have more fun in life)

Fun and health are closely intertwined: Having more fun in life can lead to better physical and mental health outcomes. Here's how.

How the way you use social media can influence your happiness and mental wellbeing (+5 tips)

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Apr 2, 20234 min read

Flourishing

How the way you use social media can influence your happiness and mental wellbeing (+5 tips)

In this article, I'm going to share some of the positive and negative impacts of social media use and how you can optimise yours.

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Mar 20, 20233 min read

Self-leadership

How to Fully Embrace Who You Are

When you fully embrace who you are, you will experience greater confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose in life. Here's how.

7 steps to self-love: This is what people do who love themselves

Dr Maike Neuhaus

Mar 13, 20232 min read

Self-love

7 steps to self-love: This is what people do who love themselves

If you're struggling to love yourself, here are some tips to help you get started.

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