Psychology Today Blog:
Making Change
A psychologist provides guidelines to help individuals define their best pathways to change
By Leslie Becker-Phelps, Ph.D.
Move Past Your Distress to a Happier Future
With desperation, new patients often ask: “How can I get out of this pain?” Or, sometimes: “Can I get out of this pain?” In finally acquiescing to getting help, they learn what is true for us…
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How to Feel Good When Things Go Bad
Life’s twists and turns can be scarier than any rollercoaster ride out there. Whether you are faced with a lost job, failed health, or personal rejection, such a blow can knock you off your feet.
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Surviving And Thriving Through Adversity
The toe of my boot caught the door jam. SLAM. And, that was all it took to turn my immediate future upside down, in so many ways… Through it all, I have been reminded of, and have learned, some important lessons.
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The One Word That Can Spur You On to Success
This past weekend, I attended a children’s orchestral program during which the conductor – Thomas Wilkins – emoted in a lively way about music.
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The Power of Positive Thinking Revisited
People who view the world through rose-colored glasses are wonderfully optimistic, but their look-only-at-the-positive attitude sometimes sets them up for painful failure.
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Dr. King and Inner Healing
As Dr. King said, “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” This is just as true
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Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Each time we change to a new calendar, people resolve to do all sorts of things. Unfortunately, these promises inevitably involve setbacks along the way; and so require perseverance.
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The Best Gift Ever
The best gift you can ever give those who love you is a healthy you. Sounds hokey (and selfish), right? Well, consider this: If your friends really are your friends, they will want you to be at your best and to be able to enjoy your company when you are at your best; and you
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Preparing for Thanksgiving… And a Healthier, Happier You
Both personal experience and science tell you that being truly appreciative of the blessings or good fortune in your life is good for you.
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The First Step to Meeting Your Personal Goal
No matter your goal, personal change must include being able to manage your feelings; something psychologists often call affect regulation. Learn to manage your feelings, and you can achieve the “new you” that you strive for.
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