Have you ever felt your heart lift the moment you sing a song of praise, even when life feels heavy and uncertain? Imagine opening your Bible after a long, exhausting day and reading Psalm 34:1, “I ...

Praise isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Here’s how thoughtful, well-timed recognition builds trust, engagement, and stronger ...

Are you a praise giver or taker? How you respond may offer a clue into your level of happiness at work. Happiness researcher Shawn Achor has made a name for himself studying the many facets of ...

Brandon Lake is a Christian musician and worship leader. He’s known for his powerful voice and heartfelt songs like Gratitude and Too Good to Not Believe. He has worked with the Bethel Music group and ...

For a long time, discussions about parenting focused on whether praise or punishment was better for children. However, more recent research suggests that categories like “praise” are too broad. After ...

In the late 1990s, the psychologists Carol Dweck and Claudia Mueller conducted an experiment to see if the way we praise children influences their learning. They gave more than 100 fifth graders (from ...

We all like a little pat on the back—it’s human nature. But when the craving for praise starts to hijack your sense of self, you’re not just seeking approval, you’re trapped in a feedback loop. This ...

Children repeatedly praised for their inherent intelligence, in contrast to praise for their effort or the use of good strategies, are at risk for negative consequences of that praise. If your ...