Self-Improvement

Transform Your Bad Habits Into Positive Assets

Bad habits, while often frustrating, hold the potential for personal growth and transformation. This article explores how to understand and convert these habits into positive behaviors. Unveiling the Hidden Purpose of Bad Habits …

7 Types of Intimacy to Strengthen Your Relationship

We've all heard that intimacy is vital for the health of most long-term romantic relationships. But what exactly is it, and how can we nurture more of it? Researchers have found that when it comes to intimacy, it involves two…

7 Stages in the Deterioration of a Relationship

Many couples who seek therapy are at a breaking point. Problems and resentments have been building for a long time. The partner feeling most distressed often has a list of grievances and a sense of exhaustion, saying either, &quo…

How Writing Heals the Mind

Expressive writing is more than just recounting daily events; it's a powerful tool for creating meaning. It allows us to rewrite our life stories, positioning ourselves as the main character in control. It invites us to dwell…

How to Reflect on the Past Without Regret

How often do you think back to a past event, whether it was moments, days, or years ago, wishing it had turned out differently? It’s incredibly hard to recall that moment without feelings of regret overwhelming you. Maybe you sat…

How Social, Mental, and Narrative Bias Influence Us

We all have biases, but we can minimize or even overcome them by being aware of them. Bias exists on a spectrum from unconscious (implicit and cultural) assumptions to explicit and deliberately manipulative ideologies. When proje…

The Foundations of Hesitation

Many of us have experienced the struggle to make positive changes in our lives, only to find ourselves falling back into old habits. Whether it's cutting back on coffee, sugar, alcohol, or starting an exercise routine, the pr…

Embracing the Gradual Path of Real Change

Picture Barbra, a young professional who has battled procrastination for years. She hopes that one day she'll wake up different, ready to tackle her to-do list with newfound efficiency. However, change doesn't happen over…

Emotional Techniques in Psychotherapy

The training of a psychotherapist includes, among other things, learning certain skills of emotional self-management, which create a separation between emotions and their expression. They are trained to recognize their feelings, …

Life After Moving Out of Nest

How parents and social support help the transition in early adulthood. Sup port from real friendships is crucial at any age, but it can be especially impactful when young adults first leave home. This phase, known as "early …

3 Movies Praised for Psychological Accuracy

These three films accurately depict complex mental health conditions. Un derstanding the human mind can be challenging, especially when it comes to mental disorders. Unfortunately, Hollywood often struggles with this, leading to …

There's a Dark Side to Creativity

When you think of creativity, you likely envision a genius behind an easel or at the heart of a brilliantly crafted film. However, people can also tap into their creative energies to rise to power, enact revenge, or simply cause …

Who Is Rational and How Irrational Are We?

Research shows that most people follow simple rules or heuristics about half the time or more. Ma king sound decisions is challenging, and achieving the best possible ("optimal") outcomes is even harder. Instead, indivi…

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