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Author: Steven Handel

Steven Handel is a published author, coach, and creator at The Emotion Machine, a website dedicated to all aspects of psychology and self improvement in the 21st century.

A Plight Caused By Vengeance (and The Role of Forgiveness)

by Steven Handel

Self-Bossers: For Those Who Want to Break Free from Corporate Culture

by Steven Handel

8 Cognitive Biases That Cripple Smart Decision-Making

by Steven Handel

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Here are 8 cognitive biases that cripple smart decision-making. Only by becoming more aware of these biases can we better avoid them.

Things Could Be Worse: The Stoic’s Guide to Happiness

by Steven Handel

things could be worse

The philosophy of stoicism shows us that sometimes reminding ourselves “things could be worse” can improve our happiness and appreciation for what we already have in life.

Related Resources:

  • What If: The Power of Hypotheticals and Counterfactual Thinking
  • The Hedonic Treadmill: An Essential Insight for Maximizing Happiness
  • A to Z Gratitude List (PDF)

Power of the Pen: 5 Scientific Reasons You Should be Writing More

by Steven Handel

power of the pen

Discover the many ways that writing can benefit your life, including relieving stress and anxiety, improving learning and memory, and overcoming negative and traumatic experiences.

Related Resources:

  • Brain Drain Exercise: How Stream-of-Consciousness Writing Can Help Over-Thinking
  • Creative Self-Reflection Exercises (PDF)
  • The Hidden Power of Anxiety: Reframing Anxiety as Focus and Motivation
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