If you want to get a more complete picture of where you are in life and where you want to go, it’s important you know how to “zoom in” and “zoom out” your perspective. This is a powerful type of reframing….
What is the color of relaxation for you? How can you use this “color” → “relaxation” connection to create a powerful visualization exercise to relieve stress and anxiety?…
This was a monumental year for The Emotion Machine, which officially turned over 10 years old this year! That’s a whole decade of writing and sharing information about psychology and self-improvement. It’s now time to recap the best article published in 2019. As always, it’s a nice combination of articles covering a wide-range of topics (more…)
Here’s a breakdown of my “Multi-Stage Meditation” practice which combines elements of breathing, mindfulness, visualization, and metta (or “loving-kindness”). Try it out for yourself!…
Gamification is the process of using “gaming elements” in non-gaming situations to increase our motivation and engagement. Here’s how to apply it to your self-improvement!…