Too anxious to make new friends at the moment? Feeling lonely living by yourself? Just need a boost in your mental health in general? Maybe a nice loyal pet is exactly what you need right now….
The internet isn’t good or bad – it’s just a tool, so it’s important we learn how to use it in a healthy way. Are you using the internet to create FOMO (“Fear of Missing Out”) or are you using it to improve your mental health and well-being?…
Do you have an “imaginary audience” that is always following you around and judging you? This feeling that we are always being watched can become a great source of social anxiety and insecurity….
As we enter the new year, now is a perfect time to reflect back on the past twelve months and the multiple ways we’ve grown and changed as individuals.
The Emotion Machine first started in June of 2009 and currently has over 500 articles about a range of topics in psychology and self improvement including Positive Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Psychology, Mindfulness Meditation, Stoicism, and much more.
Every year I put together a “Best Articles” list to showcase some of the more popular and well-liked articles that have been published over the past year. This is a great collection if you are new to this site and would like to start diving into what you can learn here.
Here are my best psychology and self improvement articles of 2017 – check them out and see if there is anything you’ve missed, I think you’ll find a lot of awesome tips and advice!
Pay attention to what your dreams and nightmares are telling you. Individuals who have re-occurring nightmares are more likely to report that they are also feeling more powerless, anxious, or frustrated with their lives….