The current way you respond to your negative emotions doesn’t have to be the only way. Create a plan and choose a new way to respond to your negative emotions before they happen….
Want to stop your negative thinking in its tracks? Try the “rubber band technique” to be more mindful of your negative thoughts throughout the day….
“Mental rehearsal” is the process of visualizing yourself performing a new habit or new behavior, so that you’re better prepared to perform that new habit in the real world. Here’s how to practice it!…
At what point do you say, “I’m done for the day?” Changing your answer can help improve your daily habits and motivation….
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…)