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2022: Recap, Best Articles, and Reading List

by Steven Handel

2022

Here are the best articles published at The Emotion Machine in 2022, as well as my “end-of-the-year” thoughts and a list of books I’ve read.

Goal Shelving: When to Put Projects on the Backburner

by Steven Handel

goal shelving


We often have multiple goals and projects going on at the same time. “Goal shelving” is taking a temporary break from certain goals so that we can focus on what matters most in our current situation.

Habit Stacking: Connecting New Habits to Old Ones

by Steven Handel

habit stacking


Want to build a new habit into your daily routine? Try “habit stacking” your new habit with a current one to make it easier to remember.

Imagine How Good It Will Feel: How to Use Emotional Imagery to Motivate Yourself

by Steven Handel

emotional imagery


Do you have trouble motivating yourself to do something? One technique is to imagine how good it will feel once you actually do it.

Cocoon Phases of Self-Improvement: When Growth Seems to Stagnate

by Steven Handel

cocoon phases


Do you feel like your growth is stagnating? It’s possible you are just in a “cocoon phase,” which is a natural part of the self-improvement process. Here’s how to be patient and keep moving forward.

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