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What is self-esteem, and how can I improve mine?

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Low self-esteem and excessive self-esteem can harm your mental health. Find out more about healthy self-esteem and how to improve your sense of self-worth.

Exercise and mental health

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Exercise can benefit your mental and physical health, but it also has the potential to do harm. Learn to tell the difference and to exercise healthfully.

Self-regulation techniques for adults and kids

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Self-regulation is the ability to observe, manage, and adapt our emotions and behaviors to suit different situations. Start learning these skills today.

Goal setting: Tips and techniques for improvement

January 19, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn why goal setting is important, 3 different types of goals, 3 goal-setting strategies, and why it can be so hard to achieve your goals.

Executive function: What it means and how it works

January 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Executive function helps us solve problems and get things done. If you struggle with everyday tasks, you may need support to manage executive dysfunction.

Stop overthinking your relationship

January 11, 2024 | Written by Alicia Muñoz, LPC

It’s easy to feel stuck in analyzing the same old conflicts with your partner. Learn how to identify and break rumination cycles by telling the whole truth.

Are New Year’s resolutions worth the effort?

December 22, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

The new year feels like a natural time to set goals, but turning resolutions into reality can be daunting. Here are the secrets to staying motivated.

Existential therapy

December 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Existential therapy helps people explore issues like meaning, freedom, and mortality. It can be used on its own or as a framework for other types of therapy.

The power of self-awareness: Practical steps to enhance it

October 2, 2023 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

In the final part of this four-part series, learn several techniques you can use to enhance your self-awareness.

5 lessons on how to overcome fear

September 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

We all experience fear. Learning how to face it, unpack it, and move through it can help you reach new levels of personal growth.

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