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Self Compassion as a Lifelong Process
Many times we engage with psychological techniques with an outcome focus. But what if the process itself is the point?
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Many times we engage with psychological techniques with an outcome focus. But what if the process itself is the point?
Our core beliefs don't just describe reality—they shape it. Understanding this loop is the first step to changing it.
The self-help industry loves telling you to become a better version of yourself. But is that framing actually helpful?
The myths about willpower are everywhere. Here's what the research actually says about motivation and self-control.
Not all advice is created equal. Some "common sense" wisdom is actually harmful in disguise.
We treat our own thoughts as reliable narrators. But should we? The evidence suggests otherwise.
Procrastination isn't a character flaw. It's a pattern that can be interrupted with the right approach.
What if we stopped playing Snakes and Ladders with our decisions, and started exploring instead?
The past is gone. Why do we keep letting it dictate our future decisions?
The questions we ask ourselves shape the answers we find. Are you asking the right ones?
We learn from experience—but only if we're learning the right lessons.
Stubbornness gets a bad reputation. But deployed correctly, it might be exactly what you need.
Change doesn't require dramatic transformation. It asks for something much simpler: a small improvement today.
People come to therapy wanting to change. But often, buried beneath the stated desire, lies resistance.
Where you direct your attention shapes your experience. An ice experiment demonstrates the power.
Toxic perfectionism isn't about having elevated standards. It's about the self-critical response when falling short.
Twenty minutes can transform into two hours of productive capacity. That's not time management—that's time alchemy.
Many people caught their own white rabbits—reached their goals—and found they tasted like plastic.
Meditation isn't about stopping thoughts. It's about transforming your relationship with them.
We wouldn't rank Monet against Picasso. Yet we constantly rank ourselves against others.
Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, change your relationship to it. The results might surprise you.