Sleep is tremendously important to our overall physical and mental health. The “sleep it off” strategy can be an underrated yet super effective way to deal with most of life’s daily stresses and frustrations….
According to a new study, setting goals that are “realistic” and “attainable” is the key to well-being and success. This is consistent with the popular SMART method for goal-setting….
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….
Do you excessively worry? Check out this interesting exercise for taking more control over your worrying and how you can curb your anxiety by scheduling a “worry marathon.”…
This stream is airing on Thursday, November 15th at 8PM EST. Please join!
This is a special live stream for all followers of The Emotion Machine. It’s a great opportunity to ask me any questions you want about psychology and self improvement. I’ll also be covering several new studies I’ve discovered recently and sharing my thoughts on them.
Scientific studies covered in this live stream:
- This is how psychotherapy for depression changes the brain
- Why you should believe you can control your emotions
- Pain can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
- Mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety
- Disrupted circadian rhythms may drive anxiety and exacerbate brain disorders
- How to give up your cake and eat it too
- The illusion of multitasking boosts performance
- Family, school support makes kids more likely to stand up to bullying
- Strangers smile less to one another when they have their smartphones
- Cognitive micro-breaks can lead to increased positive affect for workers
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