Tag: self-help
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We Don’t Have a Mental Health Crisis. We Have a Reactive Mental Health Problem
Mental health advice is reactionary. Thought literacy gives you the tools to take a proactive approach.
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Healthy Thought Habits
Most people don’t realize that healthy thinking is a skill. We learn math, reading, and how to cross the street safely, but no one teaches us how to guide our thoughts in a clear, balanced way—or that we should. So we end up forming thought habits without guidance, and whether they are helpful or hold…
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What Is Emotional Reasoning?
Emotional reasoning is when you confuse feelings for facts. Learn where it comes from, how to spot it, and how to stop it.
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Why the Current Framework for Deeply Feeling Kids is Harmful – And What Actually Works
We need a more mature perspective on emotional intensity
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Hard vs. Soft Skills: Why the “Soft” Ones Matter More
When it comes to personal and professional success, two buzzwords often pop up: hard skills and soft skills. We hear about them in job interviews, self-improvement books, and even casual conversations, but what’s the difference, and why are soft skills becoming the secret sauce for long-term success? Let’s break it down. Hard Skills: The Tangibles…
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How Thought Management Helps Me Beat Seasonal Depression
As someone who’s felt the impact of the changing seasons on my mood, I’m familiar with the weight of seasonal depression. Days grow shorter and darker, and I find myself facing the familiar pull of the dark winter months. Initially, I welcomed the seasonal shift—winter is one of my favorite times of the year. I…
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Thought Management
Thought management is one of the two core elements of thought literacy, alongside thought awareness.
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How to Build Emotional Intelligence with Thought Literacy
Emotional intelligence starts with thought literacy. Learn practical steps to notice and manage your thoughts before they shape your emotions.
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Why do most diet efforts fail?
When you struggle to lose weight, it is only natural to wonder why most diet efforts fail. Most (practically all) diets focus on physical things: exercise regimens, and the newest trendy eating techniques. Let’s see how that has been working out for us: So, why do most diet efforts fail? Scientists are still puzzled by…
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9 Hidden Signs Your Self-Sabotaging
Self-sabotage is when you do things that stop you from reaching your goals or feeling good. People self-sabotage without knowing because they’re used to it, it’s a habit or they were taught to act in self-sabotaging ways. This can make it hard to break the self-sabotaging behavior. It’s important to notice when you’re self-sabotaging so…
