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Learn how to improve your thinking, including tools, advice, and exercises from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology.



Cognitive Restructuring: The Complete Guide on How to Reframe Your Beliefs

Cognitive Restructuring: The Complete Guide on How to Reframe Your Beliefs

Your perspective is everything. "Cognitive restructuring" is a tool used by psychologists, therapists, and coaches to identify beliefs that are maladaptive and destructive to our lives, and then reframe them to new beliefs that are more constructive and healthy.
How to Be 100% Honest With Yourself: A Prerequisite to Self-Improvement

How to Be 100% Honest With Yourself: A Prerequisite to Self-Improvement

Being honest with yourself can be painful but highly rewarding. When honesty meets your willingness to change, there is no telling the ways you can grow and improve.
7 Metaphors for Cognitive Defusion: How to Accept and Detach From Any Thought

7 Metaphors for Cognitive Defusion: How to Accept and Detach From Any Thought

"Cognitive defusion" describes the process of accepting your thoughts while at the same time distancing yourself and not clinging to them.​​​​​​​ Here are 7 great metaphors that illustrate this concept perfectly. Which one resonates with you the most?
Your Map of Reality: How Your Beliefs Influence How You See the World

Your Map of Reality: How Your Beliefs Influence How You See the World

Your beliefs define your "map of reality" and how you see yourself and the world. To grow and improve, we must be willing to update this "map of reality" in the face of new information and new experiences.
How to Create Psychological Distance Between You and Your Past

How to Create Psychological Distance Between You and Your Past

Often you have to create a space between yourself and your past before you have the opportunity to grow in new ways. Here are useful tips, tools, and techniques for creating more "psychological distance" between you and your past.
Rewriting the Story of Your Life: A Process of Self-Exploration Through Writing

Rewriting the Story of Your Life: A Process of Self-Exploration Through Writing

We all have a "life narrative" that defines how we see ourselves and the meaning behind our lives. How can you change your story through the power of writing?
30 Positive Reframes: Transforming Weakness Into Strength

30 Positive Reframes: Transforming Weakness Into Strength

What you perceive as a "weakness" of yours can be a "strength" in disguise. Here are 30 positive reframes of different personality traits and characteristics. Which apply to you?
3 Tiny Mental Habits I Practice Every Morning – In Less Than 5 Minutes

3 Tiny Mental Habits I Practice Every Morning – In Less Than 5 Minutes

If you want to change your mindset, it's best to start as small as possible. Here are 3 tiny mental habits that I practice every morning – and they take less than two minutes to complete!
How to Use Your Positive Memories To Boost Mental Health and Prevent Depression

How to Use Your Positive Memories To Boost Mental Health and Prevent Depression

The ability to recall positive memories from your past can play an important role in minimizing stress, preventing depressive symptoms, and boosting your mental health overall. Here's how to do it!