Turn That Frown Upside Down: How Smiling Gets You Through Tough Times
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We’ve all heard that having a positive attitude can help us cope with stressful events, but can putting a smile on your face really change how you feel about a situation? Psychologists have found... Read More...
Getting to Know Your Emotions
One of the most useful skills we need in order to be in good relationship with others is the ability to identify our emotions or feelings. This article offers a jump-start to learn this skill. What... Read More...
Sleep on it: The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
November 5, 2014
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Koala Sleeping in Tree - Benefits of SleepPhoto Credit: Andrew Dyson
What has been found to improve our memory, boost our mood, and make us more creative? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not a new drug, but something as simple as getting a good... Read More...
How to Cope with Rejection
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We’ve all experienced rejection, and we all know that it’s no fun. In fact, psychologists studying the neuroscience of rejection have actually found that the experience activates the same... Read More...
What To Do If You’re Single on Valentine’s Day
Love SculpturePhoto Credit: Tristan Schmurr
If you’re single on Valentine’s Day, seeing aisles of cards and candy at the grocery store or hearing about others’ Valentines’ plans can make you feel like you’re the only... Read More...
Psychology Tools: How to Take a “Time Out”
January 11, 2014
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Taking a “time-out” is a classic, anger management tool (but it can also be applied to any other heightened emotional state).  It sounds simple – and it is on an…

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Anger Management Tools: Internalize Sacred Figure
January 9, 2014
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This exercise describes a visualization process, which can be applied to anger management problems, as well as other difficult emotional states. Time involved: approximately 10 minutes. Visualization... Read More...