Category Archives: Insights from Positive Psychology

The power of self-compassion

Posted on October 30, 2011 by writeherewritenow

Do you have a nagging inner voice that says you’re “not good enough,” lashing out critically whenever you make a mistake? If so, you’re not alone. As creative artists, we have the gift of shining ideals—but this gift often has … Continue reading →

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The Peril of Pretense, the Power of Positivity

Posted on September 25, 2011 by writeherewritenow

Our attitudes affect our creativity, health, and well-being. When researchers Erika Rosenberg and Paul Ekman studied the connection between angry facial expressions and myocardial ischemia, an abnormal cardiac response in heart disease patients, they found, as expected, that  hostile “Type … Continue reading →

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Staying Creative in Challenging Times: An Interview with Michelle Chappel

Posted on September 6, 2011 by writeherewritenow

All the news on the media these days seems to be bad news. Negativity clouds our creativity. To keep moving forward as creative artists, we have to keep our spirits up. Michelle Chappel is a Billboard-winning singer-songwriter with a Princeton … Continue reading →

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