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    Self-Improvement

    We are all works-in-progress. And it takes effort and dedication to grow and evolve in a positive direction. Learn strategies to help you be your best you.
    A woman making her bed
    The Mental Health Benefits of Making Your Bed
    By Sarah Vanbuskirk
    Gingerbread man leaning against coffee cup with COVID-19 mask
    Connecting With Loved Ones During COVID-19
    By Kristen Fuller, MD
    BIPOC woman on bed with chocolates and a journal
    Self-Care For New Year's Eve
    By Barbara Field
    Woman on phone at night.
    Should I Respond to Negative Comments on Social Media?
    By Arlin Cuncic
    a young woman comforting her friend
    How to Support and Show Up for the People You Care About This Year
    By Sherri Gordon
    Women having a virtual party
    10 Ways to Make New Year's Eve 2020 Special
    Fact checked by Adah Chung
    ornaments in a special storage box
    Why Putting Up Holiday Decorations Early Could Make You Feel Happier
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
    Woman sitting on a park bench with a thoughtful expression.
    5 Things to Do If You are Feeling Worthless
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    Woman with big smile during exercise.
    How to Increase Your Endorphins
    Fact checked by Adah Chung
    Benefits of digital detox
    Reasons to Do a Digital Detox
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Wellness in the Black Community
    Benefits of Yoga and Meditation in Communities of Color
    By Cheryl S. Grant
    Man and daughter smiling with happiness
    What Is Happiness?
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    When to see a therapist
    How to Know When It’s Time to See a Therapist
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
    Woman meditating and finding inner peace
    The Difference Between Mental Strength and Mental Health
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    woman writing in gratitude journal
    The 10 Best Gratitude Journals of 2021
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
    Dacey Orr
    The 8 Best Astrology Apps of 2021
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    Grateful kids appreciate the small things in life.
    How to Teach Children Gratitude
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
    Sleep and mental health illo
    How Sleep Affects Mental Health
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    What is body positivity
    What Is Body Positivity?
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Tips for Goal Setting: Self Improvement
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    Hipster woman reading
    The 8 Best Self-Help Books for Women
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Psychology of self control
    How to Improve Your Self-Control
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Improving your psychological well-being will make you happier.
    How to Improve Your Psychological Well-Being
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Life Coach
    The 7 Best Life Coach Certification Programs of 2021
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    African woman having fun.
    How to Find Happiness in Your Life
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Confident young Asian woman looking up to sky with smile on a fresh bright morning against city skyline
    The Stress of Your Expectations vs. Reality
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Man hiking alone
    Things To Do Alone: The Benefits of Being By Yourself
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    50 Influencers
    53 Body Positive Influencers You Should Follow
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    happy woman in athletic clothing
    6 Steps for Success in Life
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    A boy who has learned optimism
    How Learned Optimism Can Improve Your Life
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Man sitting on a hill looking out
    Self-Compassion Makes Life More Manageable
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    Woman thinking about forgiving herself
    Self-Forgiveness: Steps to Take to Forgive Yourself
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Epicurean Philosophy: Strategies for Finding Happiness
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    A woman feeling stuck in a rut
    How to Get out of a Rut
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Emotional support animal
    What Is an Emotional Support Animal?
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Happy woman running on the beach
    How to Become a Better Person
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Woman coping with stress while holding phone
    How Negative Emotions Affect Us and How to Embrace Them
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Adjusting to retirement can take a while.
    8 Tips for Adjusting to Retirement
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Experiencing flow in a creative moment
    The Psychology of Flow: Benefits, Characteristics, and Tips
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Smiling African American woman texting with cell phone on living room sofa
    Positive Thinking Apps
    Fact checked by Adah Chung
    Healthy Ways to Celebrate Success
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    stop self-hatred
    Learn Ways to Stop Self-Hatred
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Happy woman
    10 Ways to Have Fewer Regrets by the End of the Week
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Healthy self improvement involves gradual change.
    The Healthiest Approach to Self Improvement
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    how to stop being lazy
    How to Stop Being Lazy and Unproductive
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Being optimistic can be tough when everyone around you is negative.
    How to Be Optimistic When the World Around You Isn't
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Man thinking positive
    How to Think Like an Optimist and Stay Positive
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Linked arms
    4 Ways to Boost Your Resilience for Tough Times
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
    Could you be addicted to self-improvement?
    Can You Be Addicted to Self-Improvement?
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Enthusiastic senior woman with arms outstretched in sunny field
    Top 10 Reasons to Smile Every Day
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    happiness
    Using Positive Psychology for Stress Management
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    hygge
    Benefits of the Cozy Wellness Trend Hygge
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
    Happy woman with flowers
    Hedonic Adaptation: How to Minimize Its Effects on Happiness
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    laughing happy woman
    Staying Happy When Life Is Stressful
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
    trees happiness
    Finding Happiness and Stress Relief
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Music and happiness
    The Best Types of Happiness and How to Find Them
    Fact checked by Adah Chung
    Key principles of narrative therapy
    What Is Narrative Therapy?
    By Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP
    mature woman smiling in mirror
    How to Smile More for Health, Happiness, and Longevity
    Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
    Friendships sometimes have to end.
    How to End a Friendship: The Best Tips
    Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
    Two twin baby girls are playing together and hugging at daycare
    How to Develop Empathy in Relationships
    Reviewed by David Susman, PhD