H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired): A Self-Care Tool
I first came across the acronym H.A.L.T. when I was working as a counselor in chemical dependency treatment centers twenty years ago. H.A.L.T. stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired. Each one of... Read More...
Lazy is a Four Letter Word: Compassionate ways to Increase Motivation
It is bad enough to want to accomplish things when we just don’t feel we have the time, energy or motivation. So why make yourself feel even worse by calling yourself lazy? Instead, try these 7... Read More...
Psychology Tools: Schedule “Worry Time”
May 11, 2014
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Want to decrease the amount of time you spend worrying? Schedule “worry time.” It may sound counterintuitive, but employing this cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tool can help you develop... Read More...
The Mindful Commuter: Find Inner Peace on Your Way to Work or School
April 22, 2014
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While listening to the radio, reading a book, or even just “zoning out” are fine ways to spend your commute, this time also represents an opportunity to engage in directed mindfulness.... Read More...
More Inner Peace? Try the RAIN Tool
April 11, 2014
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In the field of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness-based psychotherapy, there’s a simple, but powerful tool known by the acronym RAIN (Recognize, Accept, Investigate, Non-Identify). By fostering... Read More...
Want To Be Happier? Practice Gratitude
February 23, 2014
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Being grateful for the positive things in life is an excellent way to increase happiness and one’s sense of wellbeing. For centuries, religious traditions have expounded on the value... Read More...
Reduce Depression by Using a CBT Activity Log
February 17, 2014
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Feeling down?  Studies show that an increase in activity can increase happiness, and reduce depressive symptoms.  Using a an Activity Log is one type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)... Read More...
5 Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise
February 11, 2014
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Want to learn more about mindfulness? Try this simple exercise below. This mindfulness of breath exercise is based on the work Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD., founder of Mindfulness Based Stress... Read More...
The Gift of Boredom
February 6, 2014
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In America’s culture of busy-ness, boredom has become a four-letter word.  Not only is boredom regarded as a negative emotional state, it is generally viewed as a problem to be…

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Psychology Tools: What is Anger? A Secondary Emotion
February 3, 2014
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This post explains how anger is a secondary emotion. By understanding the roots of anger – that is, the primary emotions fueling it – people can more effectively address its... Read More...

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