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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Express Yourself Write It Down (But Look for the Positive) Cultivate Empathy Get Help If You Need It Close Holding a grudge or staying angry may hold fleeting appeal, but in reality, it’s super emotionally draining. People say it all the time, but it’s true thatforgivenessbrings many benefits, particularly to the “forgiver,” but it’s not always easy. In fact, many people who wouldliketolet go of angerand forgive are stumped with the question ofhowto forgive someone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGetting AlongThe Psychology Behind This RelationshipHow to Resolve ConflictCreating a Healthy ConnectionStrategies for Building a Positive Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Getting Along The Psychology Behind This Relationship How to Resolve Conflict Creating a Healthy Connection Strategies for Building a Positive Relationship Close Getting along with your mother-in-law can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re newly married and are just getting to know your mother-in-law or are trying to improve a not-so-perfect relationship you’ve had for years, this information can be valuable to you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTips for Dealing With ChangeCaring For YourselfWhy Coping With Change Isn’t EasyWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tips for Dealing With Change Caring For Yourself Why Coping With Change Isn’t Easy When to Get Help Close Change is an inevitable part of life, but knowing that doesn’t mean dealing with change is easy. It can seem overwhelming or frightening if you don’t know what will happen or what to expect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImportanceWhy It’s Easier for SomeUncomfortable vs. ScaredTips for Being UncomfortableHow to Feel Less Vulnerable Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Importance Why It’s Easier for Some Uncomfortable vs. Scared Tips for Being Uncomfortable How to Feel Less Vulnerable Close Putting yourself in situations that are kind of stressful or just plain awkward can be, well, uncomfortable. So why would you intentionally do things you know will create at least some discomfort?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Skyh BlackWhy Skyh Black Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From SkyhMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Skyh Black Why Skyh Black Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Skyh More About the Podcast...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMore About the PodcastEpisode Transcript Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents More About the Podcast Episode Transcript Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearch Another TherapistTalk to Your DoctorContact SAMSHAJoin a Support GroupStart Online TherapyReach Out for Peer SupportAccess Self-Help ResourcesCall a HotlineGo to the Emergency RoomA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Another Therapist Talk to Your Doctor Contact SAMSHA Join a Support Group Start Online Therapy Reach Out for Peer Support Access Self-Help Resources Call a Hotline Go to the Emergency Room...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsControl StressLighten Your LoadPhysical ExerciseSleepNutrition and HydrationVitamins and SupplementsMindfulness and Relaxation TechniquesSocial Connections Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Control Stress Lighten Your Load Physical Exercise Sleep Nutrition and Hydration Vitamins and Supplements Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques Social Connections Close Missing that ol' spring in your step?Not having enough energyto make it through our days with gusto can quickly bring even the best of us down....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Matthew McConaugheyWhy Matthew McConaughey Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowQuotes From MatthewMore About GreenlightsMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Matthew McConaughey Why Matthew McConaughey Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show Quotes From Matthew More About Greenlights More About the Podcast Close You’ve likely seen Matthew McConaughey in one of his movies, like “Dazed and Confused,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” or “A Time to Kill....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Know If You’re DepressedHow to Get Out of an Episode Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Know If You’re Depressed How to Get Out of an Episode Close During the course of our lifetime, It’s normal to experience a temporary funk or periods of sadness. However, a chronically low mood marked with diminishing functioning over a significant amount of time may be pointing todepression....

Close Everyone experiences periods of temporary sadness and lack of motivation. It’s called being in a funk, and while some of its symptoms may mirrorclinical depression, being in a funk is different in that it’s a temporary situation and not a clinical diagnosis. Funks typically pass on their own, but that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck in one for the duration. Instead, you can take action to help yourself feel better and happier....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesSolutions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Solutions Close Many of us go through periods where we’re stuck in a rut.You feel like you’re going through the motions at work, treading water in your relationships, or jogging in place in your social life. Things that used to excite you no longer do and, instead of moving toward your goals, you remain stagnant—stuck where you are....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Thomas BragWhy Thomas Brag Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Seeking DiscomfortQuotes From ThomasMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Thomas Brag Why Thomas Brag Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Seeking Discomfort Quotes From Thomas More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Bad Breakup?EffectsTips for Getting Over ItWhat to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Bad Breakup? Effects Tips for Getting Over It What to Avoid Close Breakups can be hard, some more so than others. A bad breakup can be very painful and elicit an intense emotional response, which can include feelings of rejection, betrayal, uncertainty about the future, and loss of control, saysDavid Klemanski, PsyD, MPH, a psychologist at Yale Medicine....

Close Crushing on someone is at once incredibly exhilarating and frightening. Will they like you back with the same level of intensity? Do they notice you looking their way or hear you gushing about them to a friend? When you’re together, do they feel that same feeling ofbutterfliesor longing that you experience? It can seriously hurt when they don’t. These deep feelings ofinfatuationare normal, very real, and completely valid. This is true even if you’ve only been ona few dates, have been friends for years, or haven’t even spoken to each other before....