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3 Games People Play to Avoid Taking Responsibility

by Steven Handel

games people play

People sometimes play psychological games to avoid taking responsibility for themselves. Here are 3 common games people play – do you recognize any of them?

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Your Emotional Style: How to Change the Way You Process Emotions

by Steven Handel

emotional style


Everyone goes about their emotions in a different way. We each have a different “emotional style” based on our personality, which is comprised of six different components. Learn more here!

Identify Your Habit Loops: The Basic Structure Behind Every Single Habit

by Steven Handel

habit loops

There is a structure behind every habit which psychologists refer to as a “habit loop.” By understanding our “habit loops,” we can more easily change our behaviors. Here’s how to do it!

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The Dark Sides of Our Digital Self: How the Internet Changes Our Thoughts and Behaviors

by Steven Handel

digital self

Our “digital self” is here to stay, but it’s important to be aware of the ways it can feed into delusions of grandeur, narcissism, impulsivity, aggression, and other negative and hazardous personality traits.

3 Everyday Tasks To Apply Mindfulness To: Combining Awareness With Action

by Steven Handel

apply mindfulness

Mindfulness can be applied to anything we are doing in the present moment. Everyday activities like cleaning, showering, and eating can all be amazing opportunities to practice applying mindfulness more in our daily lives.

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