A pro-self, pro-social application powered by a psychological framework called the MAGIK Method®
Far from being supernatural magic, or a magician's sleight-of-hand, the MAGIK Method is the culmination of five evidence-based techniques for improving your quality of life, based on a thorough review of behavioral research including over 120 academic papers. Applying this method can help you feel more centered, satisfied, balanced, focused, and connected to the world around you.
MAGIK stands for Mindfulness, Affirmation, Gratitude, Intention, Kudos. Each card or 'tab' you will play in HappyTabs corresponds to one of these five categories of psychological practice. HappyTabs utilizes the MAGIK Method by employing each of these techniques on a regular basis, bringing benefits into your life whenever you play.
Five evidence-based practices for daily positive transformation
The practice of paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. It involves being fully present and noticing your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and increase resilience.
Affirmations are positive statements that you say or write about yourself. They can help you to shift negative self-talk into more positive and empowering language. Affirmations have been shown to improve self-esteem, reduce stress, and increase motivation.
Gratitude is the practice of focusing on the good things in your life and being thankful for them. Gratitude has been shown to improve mood, increase happiness, and reduce symptoms of depression.
Setting intentions is the practice of coming up with goals or aspirations for yourself. It helps you to focus on what is important to you and to take actions toward achieving your objectives. Intention setting has been shown to increase motivation and self-efficacy.
Kudos is the practice of recognizing and celebrating the positive qualities of others. It involves identifying positive traits in others and acknowledging them. Kudos has been shown to increase positive emotions, improve relationships, and reduce stress.
82% of psychotherapists use mindfulness practices with patients
A single written affirmation can improve college GPA over 2 years
Over 85% of older adults reported feeling gratitude in the last two days
Implementation intentions help overcome obstacles and conserve energy for future goals
Giving three compliments per day for twenty days can reduce stress and elevate self-assurance
Read our original whitepaper for the full research behind the MAGIK Method®, including detailed analysis of academic studies and practical applications.
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