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Level Up Your Life
Aug 19, 2025Want to level up your life? Here are some ways how. First, define what “leveling up” means for you. Would it be improving your health or your relationships? Would it be personal growth or career advancement? After you’ve defined it, set specific attainable goals, e.g. earn a title bump and raise by year end, strength […]
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Beat the Imposter Syndrome
Jun 24, 2025Are you objectively successful but feel like a fraud? Do you worry that it’s just a matter of time before someone figures out you’re not really that smart, skilled, or knowledgeable? If so, you may be suffering from imposter syndrome. SO what causes imposter syndrome? Negative beliefs about the self, e.g. “I’m a failure,” “I’m […]
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Self Validate
May 13, 2025Invalidation is inevitable in life. People don’t always acknowledge us or appreciate our contributions. They may dismiss our emotions and points of view. For these reasons, it’s important to know how to self-validate. When we self-validate, we acknowledge how our own emotions, thoughts, or behaviors make sense considering recent events, developmental history, emotional support, vulnerability […]
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Why Psychological Assessment is Essential in Therapy
Mar 12, 2025Ever wonder why cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy start with an evaluation? Psychological assessment isn’t just paperwork—it’s the foundation of effective treatment. Without it, therapy is like trying to fix a problem without knowing exactly what’s wrong. Psychological assessment helps pinpoint cognitive patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral tendencies. It’s based on standardized tools—questionnaires, interviews, […]
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Lose the imaginary audience!
Feb 26, 2025Ever feel self-conscious? Most of us do from time to time. But for some people, it feels like an imaginary audience is scrutinizing their every move. The term “imaginary audience” was coined by psychologist David Elkind in 1967 to describe the feeling that a crowd is watching your behavior or listening to what you say. […]
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What’s your morning routine?
Nov 13, 2024Every morning there is an opportunity to develop the frame of mind you want to be in for the rest of the day. For this reason, it’s important to develop a routine that is conducive to a positive mindset that will help you deal with the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities each day brings. […]
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Practice doing what you don’t want to!
Nov 13, 2024Have you ever thought, “I shouldn’t have to do things I don’t want to” ? If so, you’re not alone. We’ve probably all thought it on occasion. And for a rarified few, it may be possible to structure life so that it consists solely of the things they want to do. Maybe they can outsource […]
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Stop ruminating!
Nov 13, 2024When it comes to mental health, studies consistently show you need to disrupt rumination—the loop tape of negative thoughts that repeat in your mind without beginning or end. While some repetitive thinking can be productive, leading to problem solving or insights, too much is unproductive. Thinking about your problems over and over can be depressing […]
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Coping with Disappointment
Jul 17, 2024Disappointment is inevitable in life. Reality often fails to meet our expectations. Maybe you were looking forward with great anticipation to a first date. Your mind had raced ahead to fantasies of instant connection and a great romance only to meet and experience a complete lack of chemistry. Profound disappointment crashes in. You experience sadness […]
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How to be more consistent
Jul 17, 2024Do you struggle to be consistent? Find yourself oscillating between the extremes of being intensely productive and completely nonproductive? If so, you’re not alone. Consistency is often cited as one of the primary contributing factors to success, yet it is very thing many people struggle to achieve. The good news is there are science-based strategies […]
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