Self-Awareness Archives

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Should I break up with my therapist? 5 signs it’s the right time

September 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Ramani Durvasula, PhD, LPC

Maybe you’d like to try a new kind of therapy, or you’ve done the work and feel ready to move on. No matter the reason, start with an honest conversation.

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Emotional Health Relationships Self-Awareness Self-Care Therapist-Client Relationship Therapy

Body image and mental health

August 29, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

How you think and feel about your appearance can affect your sense of self-worth. Follow these tips to build a body image that supports your mental health.

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Body Image Body Positivity Culture Dieting Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Self-Awareness Self-Care Self-Esteem

The power of self-awareness: A whole-person perspective

August 15, 2023 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

In this four-part series, find out what self-awareness really is, its limitations, and how it differs from attention.

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Emotions Self-Awareness Self-Development

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

August 15, 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.

Topics:

Emotions Mindfulness Self-Awareness Self-Development

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Should we all quit social media?

August 15, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

More people are opting out of digital life for their mental health. But leaving social means you’ll need to find other ways to stay connected and informed.

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Addiction Community Culture Friendship Habits Relationships Screen Time Self-Awareness Social Media Stress Technology

Meditation: Types, benefits, and techniques for beginners

August 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn what meditation is, how it can benefit your mental health, and how to get started in five easy steps.

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Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Self-Awareness Self-Regulation

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How to overcome procrastination

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Postponing tasks can only make them seem worse. Break the cycle by reframing how you approach work—and how you encourage yourself along the way.

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Goal Setting Habits Procrastination Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Improvement Stress

5 secrets for braver boundary setting

August 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Hailey Magee

Learn from coach Hailey Magee how to set empowered boundaries with everyone in your life around your time, energy, feelings, and physical self.

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Boundaries Relationships Self-Awareness

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How to break a bad habit for good

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Habits are behaviors that become automatic. Find out how to break bad habits and replace them with healthy ones using the cue-routine-rewards system.

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Emotions Goal Setting Habits Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Help Self-Improvement

Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?

July 27, 2023 | Written by Brianna Paruolo, MSEd, CMHC-LP

Healthy positive thinking can have emotional benefits. But as the TikTok phenomenon of Lucky Girl syndrome shows, luck has very little to do with it.

Topics:

Boundaries Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Emotions Happiness Positive Thinking Positivity Self-Awareness Self-Compassion Self-Development Social Media Toxic Positivity Women