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Self Improvement In the 21st Century

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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.

First Impressions: Making Good Ones And Overcoming Bad Ones

by Steven Handel

first impressions


How good are you at first impressions? Here are important tips and advice to keep in mind the next time you’re meeting someone new.

Bibliotherapy: Self-Help Books Can Really Improve Your Mental Health

by Steven Handel

bibliotherapy


While people may feel embarrassed getting caught in the “self help” section of a library or book store, the truth is there are a lot of valuable books out there that can make a real difference.

My 20 Best Self-Improvement Articles of 2021

by Steven Handel

best 2021


Here are the top self-improvement articles published in 2021 at The Emotion Machine. Did you miss any of them?

Positive Emodiversity: Embracing the Full-Range of Positive Emotions

by Steven Handel

emodiversity

Emodiversity describes the variety of emotions we experience on a daily basis. Research shows that emodiversity can often be a better predictor of physical and mental health than the raw calculation of “positive” vs. “negative” emotions.

Parasocial Relationships: False Feelings Of Connection With People We’ve Never Met

by Steven Handel

parasocial


“Parasocial relationships” are one-way relationships we develop with celebrities, media personalities, or fictional characters from TV shows, movies, or books. While they are normal and healthy, we have to be careful that they don’t replace our need for real-world connection.

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