Self-reflection vs rumination: what is the difference?
Explore the difference between repeating an upsetting story and finding perspective, with a visual example and research on self-distancing.
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Research explained
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Browse all articlesRead what researchers tested, explore the findings visually, and see what the evidence can and cannot tell us. These explainers are published by memoir and do not establish the app’s clinical effectiveness.
Does self-compassion help with stress?
Read the evidence for self-compassion interventions and explore a realistic response to self-criticism without ignoring responsibility.
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Do positive affirmations work?
Explore what research says about positive statements, how they differ from values-based self-affirmation and how to choose believable wording.
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Does spending time in nature improve mental health?
Understand the research behind 120 minutes in nature, what an association means and how to explore outdoor time without a rigid target.
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If-then plans: how to turn intentions into action
Build a concrete if-then plan, understand implementation-intention research and choose a realistic cue, response and fallback.
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What should you write about to improve well-being?
Compare seven positive-writing approaches studied in research, with examples that help you choose a practice without promising a mental health result.
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