According to “common factors theory,” the essence of successful therapy lies in shared core elements, and the differences between therapeutic approaches are often less important than fulfilling these fundamental criteria….
When life gets difficult, sometimes your only real option is to take things “one day at a time” – and there’s a great power to be found in that perspective….
If you can measure it, you can change it. Here’s how to quantify your progress in any area of self-improvement…
Nudges are a popular concept in psychology that demonstrate how we can change our behavior by making small changes in our environment. Learn about both “mindful” and “mindless” nudges here, and how you can apply them to your daily life….
It’s very easy to get frustrated on the path of self improvement – almost too easy. We try to make a positive change, we slip up and make a mistake, and we quickly think “screw it” and give up. Take for example, someone who is trying to quit smoking. They try to quit cold turkey...