Self-Development Archives

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The difference between self-diagnosis and self-advocacy

August 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn the dangers of self-diagnosis and how to advocate for yourself when seeking mental health treatment. Find a therapist today.

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Self-Advocacy Self-Agency Self-Development Self-Diagnosis

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How to manage your mental health after a layoff

August 14, 2023 | Written by Suzi Sena, EdS, LPC

Losing your job can be a traumatic experience—and an exciting opportunity. Follow these tips to take care of your mental health as you focus on what’s next.

Topics:

EMDR Grief Identity Loss Self-Care Self-Development Shame Stress Work

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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

Learning the art of being

August 3, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

It isn’t easy to learn self-care. Sometimes, you need to go through a fiery furnace to arrive at a place of centeredness.

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Addiction Parenting Self-Care Self-Development

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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

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How to feel more grateful

August 2, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

When you’re having a bad day, knowing how to practice gratitude can make a big difference. Here’s how it can benefit you.

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Gratitude Habits Mindfulness Positivity Self-Development

How to be more self-compassionate

August 1, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

You can learn to practice self-compassion by challenging your inner critic. Try this guidance to get started.

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Compassion Habits Mindfulness Self-Care Self-Compassion Self-Development

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.

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

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The power of self-awareness: The anatomy of the whole self

July 12, 2023 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

In part two of this four-part series, discover how the whole self is really defined, plus how the two parts of the brain influence our awareness.

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Self-Awareness Self-Development

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Why self-love can be challenging for women

May 2, 2023 | Written by Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA

Self-love means consistently valuing yourself as a person. But when society sets impossible standards for womanhood, it can be hard to see your own worth.

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Emotions Happiness Identity Personality Traits Self-Awareness Self-Compassion Self-Development Women