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Do You Suffer from Phone Game Shame?
Many of use feel shame about playing games on our phones, even when they're supposed to improve some part of our brain functioning. Is playing games on your phone really so bad?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/off-the-couch/202404/do-you-suffer-from-phone-game-shame
What's the Truth Behind a Beautiful Image or Perfect Story?
Taking the idea of a “perfect life” or “perfect anything” with a grain of salt can be hard, but it can lead to greater satisfaction with reality.
What's the Difference Between Self-Care and Selfish?
Does caring for your own needs create a problem for others you love? Or do you sacrifice yourself and give them what they need? Finding the middle ground.
A Surprisingly Effective Way to Manage Conflict
Psychology and business come together to offer a different way of managing conflict.
Gift Giving Is Not a Perfect Love Language
Gifts have many meanings. It's not always easy to read what they mean or to give the gifts that will be most meaningful. Here are 6 tips for giving and receiving.
8 Strategies When Being Shy Interferes with Your Love Life
Feeling shy can make you feel awkward, uncomfortable, tongue-tied, and stupid when you want to flirt and shine. These 8 strategies can help you connect.
You Really Can Accomplish More by Doing Less
We're taught to always do more, more, more. But downtime is crucial not just to our health, but also to our ability to think, accomplish difficult tasks, and be productive.
Stressed, Worried, or Overwhelmed? Soft Fascination Can Help
There is no simple solution for stress and worry. But “soft fascination” can help you get some relief. It’s close at hand and easy to use.
Disappointing Summer? 5 Steps for a Better Autumn
Are you feeling disappointed or disheartened about this summer? You're not alone. Here are some ideas for a better fall.
Mad or Sad? Is Anger Protecting You From Other Feelings?
Anger can be a way that your psyche tries to protect you from hidden pain and sadness. Three techniques can help you manage your anger better
Dance Is a Powerful Tool for Emotional and Physical Health
Dance has been shown to have a positive affect on well-being. Here's how to bring the power of dance into your life, despite inhibitions and self-doubts.
What to Do When You're Caught in the Middle on Mother's Day
Women in the "sandwich generation" often feel ignored on Mother's Day. Here's how you can remedy the problem.
Can Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Help Older Adults?
Psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy—also known as "talk therapy"—has been shown to be very helpful to older adults struggling with depression.
5 Ways to Set Healthy Limits
Boundaries are not always clear-cut or easy to figure out. Here are 5 ways to start setting healthy limits.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/off-the-couch/202304/5-ways-to-set-healthy-limits
Making New Friends at Any Age Is Easier Than It Seems
Research shows that it's hard to make new friends as we get older. But understanding what makes it hard and shifting your perspective just a little can make it much easier.
6 Tips for Managing Stress When You Have to Keep Going
Stressed, overworked, exhausted? Suggestions to slow down, set boundaries, and cut back can feel like just more tasks and criticism to boot. Try these suggestions instead.
"I'm Not Jealous—I Just Hate You"
Jealousy is a complex emotion that most of us would happily never feel. But it often contains important information about us, our relationships, and our needs and wishes.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/off-the-couch/202303/im-not-jealous-i-just-hate-you
How Can You Cope With Increasing Perfectionistic Demands?
Perfectionism can lead to problems in self-esteem and productiveness. Practical imperfectionism can help you strive for perfection while embracing "good enough."
What Can You Do When Separation Makes You Sad?
Separation sadness hurts, but it's an important emotional marker. Here are some healthy ways to cope with the feelings.
I Wish My Mother Would Just Listen to Me Once in a While
It's hard when your parents can't give you what you need from them. But does it have to be the end of the relationship? Sometimes acknowledging their inability can open new doors.