8 ways to master self-discipline
Self-discipline means learning to get good at discomfort, to stick to something, and to enjoy any activity as a reward in and of itself.
Self-affirmations really can make you feel powerful
Have you ever said something to psych yourself up? If so, research shows that you might have been on to a good thing: self-affirmations.
How to live a simpler life
Simplifying can be harder than you think. Here are some tips on how you can live a simpler life.
What prevents you from loving yourself?
In your daily life, are you guided by fear or by love? What are the fears that block being loving to yourself and to others?
What's getting in your way?
How often is the question, "What is loving to myself ... Read more...
3 ways to make the most of your weekend
While staying in and catching up on full seasons of television shows in a single sitting may be appealing, UW Health psychologist Shilagh Mirgain says it's not as refreshing as we might think. Here are 3 ways to make the most of your weekend!
Don’t make goals – create some rules
If you just don't seem to be reaching your targets, try something different: creating rules that will help you make your goals happen.
Simple rules to help you get organized and decluttered
What would it take to get your life decluttered and organized? Here are some easy-to-follow organizing rules.
Gratitude really rocks in romantic relationships
Everyday gratitude can serve as a booster shot for romantic relationships. Here's how.
4 reasons why self-respect rules
Are you important to yourself? The minute you make someone else more important than you -- that's the minute respect is lost.
Have you ever seen a pink Batman?
When it comes to fitting in at preschool, what really counts, apparently, is a child's haircut, clothes, and how much he or she fits into gender norms.
22 psychological terms you’re probably getting wrong
Envy vs jealousy, disease vs illness These are just three examples of psychological terms that are commonly assumed to be similar, if not identical, but which actually refer to very different concepts.
Some of the benefits of journaling & how to begin
An ancient practice dating back to the 10th century may hold significant benefits for your mental and physical well-being today: journaling.
Bouncing back from burnout
With so many different things on our plates, it's no wonder that more people are reporting feeling overwhelmed. But if you're not careful, that can quickly turn into burnout.
The 4 keys to learning anything
When it comes to educating ourselves, four problems in particular commonly stand in our way. Here's a look at what they are, and how you can overcome them to learn about anything you want.
How not to let your aversions get the upper hand
I have a friend who spends much of his life avoiding things he doesn't like, or trying to rush through things. So how can you avoid spending so much time and effort avoiding what's around you?
Facing the emotional challenges of a terminal illness
Among the unimaginable dilemmas that can arise when someone is faced with a terminal illness are seemingly mundane ones -- "Do I replace the broken dryer?" or even, "Do I buy a new winter coat?"
Here is some a... Read more...
Climbing Kilimanjaro: What it took for one woman to get to the top
Here, a doctor she shares her personal reflections of the journey up Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, and what helped her achieve success.
Listening and the power of your presence
The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen, but we've forgotten this art.
Oversharing? Why you may not want to post every photo
This week I took a jaunt into the wilderness, and came across such jaw-dropping scenery that my first instinct was to take a picture and share it with everyone I knew.
Then I realized I didn't have internet in... Read more...
Why confidence matters
We spend a lot of time and effort developing our skills and abilities, but there's one key element that can hold us back despite all of our efforts: our confidence.
Don’t wait! How to break out of your procrastination patterns
Checking phones, websites, email, messages, news, TV, games, and... you know your favorite procrastination techniques. So how can you break out of your procrastination patterns?
How to be happy in an unhappy situation
Sometimes life throws you into a miserable situation, and it can seem pretty dark. But that doesn't mean you can't find happiness somewhere.
Grit and the psychology of mental toughness
When it comes to pursuing our goals in life, what matters most? It's easy to assume talent, or maybe intelligence... plus one magic ingredient: mental toughness.
6 simple tips to make mail & paperwork painless
If you simply reduce mail and paper clutter, it won’t be long before the clutter’s back, with a vengeance. So what can you do instead?
