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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Jessica Koehler Ph.d

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10 Ways to Flourish in 2025

Here’s how to harness positive psychology for your best year yet.

02.01.2025 5

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Beyond Beliefs: Building Bridges and Broadening Perspectives

Harmful political beliefs fuel divisiveness and prevent productive discourse.

13.11.2024 6

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Trapped in the Echo Chamber

How perception, conformity, and the false consensus effect shape our realities.

07.11.2024 4

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

The Transcendent Power of Travel

Travel can inspire awe, a sense of wonder that can shape the teenage brain.

19.10.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Navigating the Paradox of Certainty and Uncertainty

Why seeking answers holds us back—and embracing the unknown drives growth.

11.10.2024 3

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Invisible Scars

Our beliefs shape the reality we experience and hold us captive.

07.10.2024 5

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Rewire Your Habits, Rewire Your Life

Understanding the science of habit formation.

05.10.2024 3

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

The Power of Unlearning

Why cognitive biases keep us stuck—and how to break free.

01.10.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

The Optimistic Parent

Five powerful strategies for raising resilient kids through positive parenting.

25.09.2024 3

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

The Foundation of Lasting Love

How open communication free of retribution strengthens emotional bonds.

17.09.2024 3

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Wired for Positivity: How Optimism Shapes Our Well-Being

The neuroscience behind optimism and its impact on our lives.

13.09.2024 4

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Scrolling Into Stress

How can we become more mindful of social media usage to safeguard mental health?

11.09.2024 20

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Practicing Learned Optimism

How shifting your mindset can boost your well-being.

09.09.2024 3

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Rational Optimism Across Life's Domains

Harnessing the power of positive thinking with a realistic approach.

06.09.2024 1

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Revolutionizing Education

How AI tutors are transforming learning and what educators need to know.

04.09.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

The Power of Perceived Control

How autonomy shapes our well-being.

01.09.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Why Love Matters

How connection fuels well-being.

30.08.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Why We Crave Connection—and Why Some of Us Don’t

Exploring the psychological forces that shape our need for belonging.

26.08.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

The Psychology of Influence

Dive into the science behind why we like, share, and follow.

23.08.2024 1

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Influenced and Persuaded on Social Media

The hidden forces shaping our social media lives.

02.08.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

How Stubborn Convictions Shape Our Lives

The power of belief perseverance.

01.08.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Transforming Opportunity Into Luck

Exploring the synergy between conscientiousness and openness that leads to luck.

31.07.2024 2

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d