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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.

Mindful Stretching: Start the Day With Slow and Deliberate Movement

by Steven Handel

mindful stretching


Wake your body and mind up in the morning by practicing a simple “mindful stretching” routine. Start every day with slow and deliberate movement.

My 20 Best Self-Improvement Articles of 2020

by Steven Handel

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This marks the 11th year at The Emotion Machine. Here’s a list of my top psychology and self-improvement articles of 2020. Did you miss any of them?

100+ Happiness Hacks for Boosting Your “Feel-Good” Chemicals

by Steven Handel

happiness hacks


Here’s a massive collection of 100+ happiness hacks to boost your brain’s four key “feel-good” chemicals — dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. These chemicals are the biological building blocks of a happier, healthier life.

Why Wait Until New Years to Change Yourself?

by Steven Handel

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Should you wait until New Years to change your old habits and old ways – or get a jumpstart on your self-improvement early? Here’s the best mindset for entering the new year.

Mental Rehearsal: Practicing New Habits Through The Power of Visualization

by Steven Handel

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“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!

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