How to Tell Someone You Have Feelings for Them

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFigure Out Your Real FeelingsConsider the Type of Relationship You Have NowWhat to Say to Someone You Have Feelings ForHow to Cope If They Don’t Feel the Same Way Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Figure Out Your Real Feelings Consider the Type of Relationship You Have Now What to Say to Someone You Have Feelings For How to Cope If They Don’t Feel the Same Way...

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1470 words · Corey Knox

How to Tell Someone You Were Sexually Assaulted

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho to TellWhat to SayHow to Tell SomeoneEstablish Ground RulesHow to Tell Your PartnerVictim-BlamingHow to Get Help With Disclosure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who to Tell What to Say How to Tell Someone Establish Ground Rules How to Tell Your Partner Victim-Blaming How to Get Help With Disclosure Trigger WarningThis article contains information about sexual violence and rape that may be triggering for some survivors....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1288 words · Katelyn Smith

How to Tell Your Doctor You're Depressed

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to SayDiagnostic TestsTreatment OptionsSelf-Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Say Diagnostic Tests Treatment Options Self-Care Close Many people feel embarrassed to ask for help with depression symptoms, but you don’t have to be ashamed. Depression is avery common condition, and your doctor is already quite familiar with it. It will not seem strange or shameful in any way to your doctor that you are feeling depressed....

January 17, 2025 · 14 min · 2784 words · Elizabeth Moss

How to Test Conformity With Your Own Psychology Experiment

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFamous ExperimentsExample ExperimentExperiment IdeasAdditional Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Famous Experiments Example Experiment Experiment Ideas Additional Tips Close Conformity involves adopting certain attitudes or behaviors to fit in with a particular group of people. Conformity experiments can be interesting project ideas for a psychology class, in addition to just being fun to perform. Here we share some conformity experiments that have sought to better understandhow people conform....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Claire Smith

How to Think Positive

Close You have probably heard a thing or two about thebenefits of positive thinking. Research suggests that positive thinkers have better stress coping skills, stronger immunity, and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.While it is not a health panacea, taking an optimistic view rather than ruminating on negative thoughts can benefit your overall mental well-being. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to learn how to think more positively.How to Be More PositiveBenefits of Thinking PositivelyBeing a positive thinker can have a number of important health benefits....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2672 words · Sarah Lawson

How to Thrive As a Blended Family

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does a Blended Family Mean?Benefits and Challenges of Blended FamiliesParenting in Blended FamiliesManaging Ex-Partners and Co-ParentingFinancial Planning and Budgeting for Blended Families Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does a Blended Family Mean? Benefits and Challenges of Blended Families Parenting in Blended Families Managing Ex-Partners and Co-Parenting Financial Planning and Budgeting for Blended Families Close Today, families come in all combinations and sizes....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1877 words · Samantha Hill

How to Transform Your Life Through a Spiritual Awakening

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does a Spiritual Awakening Feel Like?Understanding the Process of Spiritual AwakeningMaking Your Awakening a Part of Your Daily LifeHow to Nurture a Spiritual AwakeningOvercoming Challenges in the Spiritual Awakening Journey Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does a Spiritual Awakening Feel Like? Understanding the Process of Spiritual Awakening Making Your Awakening a Part of Your Daily Life How to Nurture a Spiritual Awakening...

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1689 words · Amanda Short

How to Transition From the Honeymoon Phase to Lasting Love

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does the Honeymoon Phase Feel Like?Signs the Honeymoon Phase Is OverThe Post-Honeymoon PhaseHow to Create Lasting LoveFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does the Honeymoon Phase Feel Like? Signs the Honeymoon Phase Is Over The Post-Honeymoon Phase How to Create Lasting Love FAQ Close The honeymoon phase marks the time in your relationship when sparks are flying and your stomach’s full ofbutterflies....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1790 words · Hannah Johnston

How to Turn a Mistake Into a Valuable Life Lesson

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 115More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 115 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Subscribe Now:Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Google Podcasts We all make mistakes. Some mistakes are thinking errors—like assuming the reason your friend didn’t respond to a text message is because they’re mad at you....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Allen Armstrong

How to Turn Down the Noise and Turn Up Your Confidence

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo Your Own Thing—Whatever That Looks Like to YouReframe Rejection As RedirectionBlock the Haters and Prosper Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do Your Own Thing—Whatever That Looks Like to You Reframe Rejection As Redirection Block the Haters and Prosper Close Every Friday onThe Verywell Mind Podcast, host Minaa B., a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of “Owning Our Struggles,” interviews experts, wellness advocates, and individuals with lived experiences about community care and its impact on mental health....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1537 words · Barry Acosta

How to Understand and Cope with Compulsive Liars

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesPathological vs. CompulsiveHow to Deal With a Compulsive Liar Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Pathological vs. Compulsive How to Deal With a Compulsive Liar Close We alltell liesoccasionally. The average person tells two lies a day.However, some people tell several lies a day as a way of coping with various social situations.Compulsive liars are people who have very little control over their tendency to use lying as a coping skill, saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1963 words · Kylie Kerr

How to Understand Your Relationship Dynamics and the Patterns We Create

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Relationship Dynamics MatterCommon Relationship DynamicsWhat Type of Relationships Are Impacted By Relationship Dynamics?Factors Affecting Relationship DynamicsStrategies for Improving Relationship Dynamics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Relationship Dynamics Matter Common Relationship Dynamics What Type of Relationships Are Impacted By Relationship Dynamics? Factors Affecting Relationship Dynamics Strategies for Improving Relationship Dynamics Close Suppose you’re experiencing a rough patch in your romantic relationship, or are finding it difficult to communicate or see eye-to-eye with family members or friends....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1842 words · Tammy Lopez

How to Unwind Your Anxiety With Neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Dr. Jud BrewerWhy Dr. Brewer Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Anxiety and Mental StrengthQuotes From Dr. BrewerMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Dr. Jud Brewer Why Dr. Brewer Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Anxiety and Mental Strength Quotes From Dr. Brewer More About the Podcast...

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1322 words · Ricky Reid

How to Use a Bullet Journal

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewAdvantagesHow to Start a Bullet JournalFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Advantages How to Start a Bullet Journal Frequently Asked Questions Close At a GlanceSo what makes bullet journaling so appealing? This type of personal journal allows you to record achievements, goals, thoughts, inspiration, and reflections in an organized and creative way.You can make entries of daily, weekly, and monthly progress toward your goals, which can be an effective system when trying to change a habit, reach a goal, or make some sort of life change....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2029 words · Paul Moore

How to Use a Mood Tracker

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy It’s ImportantTypesWhat to Look ForTipsPotential Challenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why It’s Important Types What to Look For Tips Potential Challenges Close A mood tracker is a tool that is used to keep a record of a person’smoodat regular intervals. The purpose of this type of tool is to help look for patterns in how moods vary over time and due to different situations and circumstances....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Ryan Murphy