How to Make Your Personality Work for You

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Your Personality Impacts Your CareerYour Personality Can Benefit Your CareerPersonality Alone May Not Be Enough Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Your Personality Impacts Your Career Your Personality Can Benefit Your Career Personality Alone May Not Be Enough Close The people who are the most financially successful tend to be extroverts, according to theWorld Economic Forum.Personality traitslike being outgoing, willing to engage with other people, being expressive, and having high energy can have a positive impact on the careers and lives of extroverts....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2473 words · Steven Davis

How to Make Yourself Feel Better Mentally

Close Everyone has times when they don’t feel their best. Whether you are struggling with a low mood, anxiety, stress, or just alack of motivation, it’s tough to feel good when you’re not quite at 100%. This can leave you wondering how to feel better mentally. Whenever you are down or stressed, it can be helpful to look for things you can do to make yourself feel better quickly. While there are things that are simply outside of your control, there are lots of actionable steps you can take to seize control andboost your mood....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Rodney Cohen

How to Make Yourself Happy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentify What Makes You HappyFactors That Boost HappinessHow Attitude Affects HappinessFinding BalanceWork Toward Your GoalsDaily Happiness Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identify What Makes You Happy Factors That Boost Happiness How Attitude Affects Happiness Finding Balance Work Toward Your Goals Daily Happiness Habits Close How can you make yourself happy? This question lies at the heart of manygoalsthat people pursue.Happiness, often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction, can indeed be cultivated in several ways....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1424 words · Michael Brown

How to Manage ADHD Medication Rebound

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ADHD Medication Rebound?CausesMedication Rebound vs. Side EffectsImpactTreatmentsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ADHD Medication Rebound? Causes Medication Rebound vs. Side Effects Impact Treatments Coping Close Many people who takeADHD medicationmay find that they do well—until it starts to wear off. Then, they suddenly develop a range of severe mood and behavior symptoms. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1759 words · Matthew King

How to Manage Anger and Stress

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects of Anger and StressTake the Anger TestManagement SkillsAsking for Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects of Anger and Stress Take the Anger Test Management Skills Asking for Help Close Learning to manage stress and anger is a key life skill because these big feelings can affect us in negative ways—from our mental well-being to ourphysical health. Anger and stress management skills can help us handle our emotions in ways that support us and protect our relationships with others....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2242 words · Brittney Gonzalez

How to Manage Chronic Pain for Improved Mental Health

Close Key TakeawaysChronic pain can be difficult to manage—everybody’s experience of it is different.In a new study, researchers have examined how psychological therapies can form part of a treatment program.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and biofeedback are two of the most effective non-medical treatments for chronic pain. Key Takeaways Chronic pain can be difficult to manage—everybody’s experience of it is different.In a new study, researchers have examined how psychological therapies can form part of a treatment program....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1571 words · Dustin Terrell

How to Manage Feelings of Road Rage

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons We Feel Road RageRisks of Road RageHow to Manage Road RageTakeaway Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons We Feel Road Rage Risks of Road Rage How to Manage Road Rage Takeaway Close Nobody likes traffic, and if you spend a lot of time driving, you are likely no stranger to the feeling that every other driver on the road is the worst, and specifically out to ruin your day....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1857 words · April Lin

How to Manage Mageirocophobia, the Fear of Cooking

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Complications Treatment Mageirocophobia, or fear ofcooking, can take many forms. Some people are only afraid of cooking for large groups, while others are afraid of whipping up scrambled eggs for themselves. While many people do experience some level of anxiety around cooking, it is only considered aphobiawhen it is severe enough to interfere with daily life and meets certain other criteria specified in theDSM....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Denise Reyes

How to Manage Panic Attacks With Meditation

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a Panic AttackHow Meditation Can Help With Panic AttacksMeditation Ideas for Panic Attacks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Panic Attack How Meditation Can Help With Panic Attacks Meditation Ideas for Panic Attacks Close Anyone who has had apanic attackwill tell you that one of the most awful aspects of the experience is how trapped you feel. As the waves of panic wash over you, it can feel as though there is no way to make the feelings go away—that there is no relief in sight....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2142 words · Andrew Horton DDS

How to Manage Public Speaking Anxiety

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpeech Anxiety and SADSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentHow to Prepare for a Speech Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Speech Anxiety and SAD Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment How to Prepare for a Speech Close Public speaking anxiety, also known asglossophobia, is one of the most commonly reported social fears. While some people may feel nervous about giving a speech or presentation if you havesocial anxiety disorder (SAD), public speaking anxiety may take over your life....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1519 words · Jimmy Duncan

How to Manage Stressful People in Your Life

Close At a GlanceHaving stressful people in your life can be emotionally draining. You can’t control what other people say or do, but you can take steps to prepare yourself for these interactions and manage your responses to them in a way that preserves your well-being and your relationships. At a Glance Having stressful people in your life can be emotionally draining. You can’t control what other people say or do, but you can take steps to prepare yourself for these interactions and manage your responses to them in a way that preserves your well-being and your relationships....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1660 words · Stephanie Spears

How to Manage Wedding Stress

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsHow to Manage Wedding Stress Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms How to Manage Wedding Stress Close Getting married is exciting, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Wedding planning involves a lot of time, energy, and money. Additionally, the sheer number of decisions you have to make can be overwhelming. The pressure of wanting everything to be perfect doesn’t help....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Sarah Cherry

How to Manage When We Feel Overwhelmed

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January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1585 words · David Gonzalez

How to Manage Work While Coping With PTSD

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January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2256 words · John Anthony

How to Manage Your Anger Better

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 90More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 90 More About the Podcast Close The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Whether you lost your cool when a telemarketer called you at an inconvenient time or you sent a scathing email you wish you could take back, it’s likely that all of us have had times when our anger caused us to act in an irrational manner....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Ruth Rasmussen