Habits

Self-improvement requires a healthy balance between going outside of your "comfort zone" to grow and learn new things, while also retreating back to your "comfort zone" when it's time to relax and recharge.

Micro-breaks play an important role in keeping our minds fresh and energized throughout the day. Are you taking advantage of the power of micro-breaks?

Do you have trouble getting enough exercise? A "scattered workout" – where you spread out different exercises throughout your day – may be an easy and convenient approach to becoming a healthier and fitter person.

We all have responsibilities, obligations, and chores that we don't necessarily like doing, but know we have to do anyway. Here are the top mental strategies for completing these tasks, according to psychologists.

As the days get darker, colder, and shorter, it's a good time to install some extra "mental health boosters" into your routine. Here are important tools to minimize winter sadness (or "seasonal affective disorder").

Every day is a "mental health day" if you make self-care a part of your daily routine.

One big trap in self improvement is becoming an "information junkie." This is when we spend more time learning new information than putting it into action.

Your experience of happiness, pleasure, and joy often depend on the situation and context. If you understand this, you can maximize the happiness in your life.

When you can't always rely on sheer willpower to change yourself, one tool you can use is creating more boundaries between you and your bad habits.