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Start small
Starting small is the most effective way to beat procrastination and get things done.
I should have done better
Breaking free from the burden of what you think you should have done.
Assessing the importance of situations and decisions
Determine what truly matters and what doesn’t.
Dealing with stress from everyday hassles
How you react to daily hassles matters more than the hassles themselves.
Challenge assumptions
Improve your judgments by questioning the unverified beliefs influencing them.
Reflections from a hospital stay
Realizing health comes first — and other insights from a short illness.
The illusion of explanatory depth
We often think we understand complex topics more deeply than we really do.
Reframe to enhance your feelings and actions
Turn reframing into a habit to help you feel better and act more effectively.
Plan ahead for obstacles
Use an 'If-Then' approach to prepare for anticipated roadblocks as you pursue your goals.
Mastering personal goal setting
How to set effective goals based on your underlying motivation.
How to make exercise into a habit
Explore effective techniques to establish exercise as a regular habit in your life.
Harness the power of the fresh start effect
Use the psychology of a clean slate to boost your chances of successful behavior change.
To win debates, set the frame
Winning a debate isn’t about better arguments—it’s about controlling how the debate is framed.
Breaking free from cognitive distortions
Unmask and challenge the thought traps that hold you back from emotional freedom.