Why Can’t I Relax Even When I Finally Have Time?
Most people, when they imagine rest, imagine its absence: the absence of work, of noise, of obligation. What they do not always anticipate is…
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A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit
Posted April 18, 2026
Psychiatrist, Dr. Judson Brewer, explains how the trap of bad habits actually works, and what you can do about it. He explores various misconceptions about willpower and forceful habit implementation and suggests a more creative, alternative solution.
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Why Don’t I Believe I’m Worth More? The Work of Building Self-Worth
Building Self-Worth That Actually Holds In 2009, researchers at the University of Waterloo asked participants with low self-esteem to repeat the phrase “I am…
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The Hidden Lesson the Winter Is Trying to Teach Us
The Winter Challenge The wintertime presents many tests that can challenge us for months on end. Unpredictable weather, cold temperatures, and a multitude of…
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What Makes a Good Life?
Robert Waldinger directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which tracked 724 men for 75 years. The clearest finding: good relationships keep us happier…
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The Science of Self-Compassion: Why Being Kind to Yourself Is Not Weakness
Most of us were never taught to be kind to ourselves. We were taught to work hard, hold ourselves accountable, and do better. In…
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What Mentally Healthy People Do Differently
There is a persistent misconception that mentally healthy people are the ones who feel happy most of the time. In practice, researchers have found…
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