This marks the 11th year at The Emotion Machine. Here’s a list of my top psychology and self-improvement articles of 2020. Did you miss any of them?
This was a monumental year for The Emotion Machine, which officially turned over 10 years old this year! That’s a whole decade of writing and sharing information about psychology and self-improvement. It’s now time to recap the best article published in 2019. As always, it’s a nice combination of articles covering a wide-range of topics (more…)
As we approach the upcoming new year, it’s always a great time to take a step back and reflect on what we’ve learned and experienced over the past twelve months.
First, let me ask you an important question: “Are you better or worse than you were exactly one year ago today? Or about the same?”
I sincerely hope it was a good and productive year for you; but even if it wasn’t, keep in mind this is just one chapter in your life and there’s still plenty of hope in the future if you’re willing to continue moving forward, trying new things, growing, and evolving.
As for me, this was one of my best years in awhile. The Emotion Machine has been going strong for almost 10 years now, but I truly feel I keep learning new things and my articles are getting better and better every single day.
This year also marks an important milestone for me. My first official book Small Habits, Big Changes: How the Tiniest Steps Lead to a Happier, Healthier You was published by Ulysses Press. I want to thank everyone who has picked up a book so far, and please reach out to me on Twitter if you want help with anything. You’re awesome!
At the end of every year, I always compile a list of my “best articles” of the year. Usually this is based on which ones were the most popular, but I also choose a couple that are personal favorites as well.
This year I covered a wide-range of topics including: motivation, goals, relationships, mental health, and just how to make your life happier overall. Check them out below and see if there are any good ones you might’ve missed!
This stream is airing on Thursday, November 15th at 8PM EST. Please join!
This is a special live stream for all followers of The Emotion Machine. It’s a great opportunity to ask me any questions you want about psychology and self improvement. I’ll also be covering several new studies I’ve discovered recently and sharing my thoughts on them.
Scientific studies covered in this live stream:
- This is how psychotherapy for depression changes the brain
- Why you should believe you can control your emotions
- Pain can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
- Mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety
- Disrupted circadian rhythms may drive anxiety and exacerbate brain disorders
- How to give up your cake and eat it too
- The illusion of multitasking boosts performance
- Family, school support makes kids more likely to stand up to bullying
- Strangers smile less to one another when they have their smartphones
- Cognitive micro-breaks can lead to increased positive affect for workers
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My first published book Small Habits, Big Changes: How the Tiniest Steps Lead to a Happier, Healthier You was officially released today on September 18th, 2018! This book is a wonderful culmination of almost a decade of practice and research I’ve done into how to learn new habits, get rid of old habits, and build (more…)