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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 190More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 190 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. Have you ever allowed someone to put you down? Have you tolerated broken promises over and over again?...

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAttributes of Good TherapistsSigns a Therapist Isn’t the Best FitHow to Break Up With Your Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Attributes of Good Therapists Signs a Therapist Isn’t the Best Fit How to Break Up With Your Therapist Close If you are experiencing amental healthchallenge, entering therapy is a brave first step. As you begin this journey, keep in mind that each person is unique and has specific needs when it comes to therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsManipulative BehaviorsGaslightingPassive-Aggressive BehaviorLying and BlamingLove BombingThreats and CoercionGive You the Silent TreatmentIsolationSigns You’ve Been ManipulatedWhy People Manipulate OthersIdentifying ManipulationHow to RespondOvercoming a Manipulator Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Manipulative Behaviors Gaslighting Passive-Aggressive Behavior Lying and Blaming Love Bombing Threats and Coercion Give You the Silent Treatment Isolation Signs You’ve Been Manipulated Why People Manipulate Others Identifying Manipulation How to Respond Overcoming a Manipulator...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRed Flags to Watch ForMental Health EffectsStrategies for Dealing With a Toxic BossToxic Boss Examples Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Red Flags to Watch For Mental Health Effects Strategies for Dealing With a Toxic Boss Toxic Boss Examples Close How you feel about your job hinges on many factors, from the company culture to coworkers, compensation, and work environment. Sometimes, the biggest challenge isn’t the workload or office politics—it’s your boss....

Close Have you ever wished that life came with a user manual? Maybe you’ve wanted tocut stress in your life, exercise more, or change your diet. Or maybe you want to make a career shift or get into (or out of) a relationship. Now, think about why you haven’t made those changes yet. Changing your life is often easier dreamed than done. But when you come up with a plan you can follow, the process can be smoother and less stressful....

Close The Black Lives Matter movement has likely caused you to think more about racism and is probably making you question some of your own beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. A little self-reflection might reveal some uncomfortable truths—such as ways in which you might be havingracist thoughtsor exhibiting racist behaviors without even realizing it. This self-reflection may also come with feelings of guilt and shame, so it is also important to start with forgiveness....

Close If you’ve ever taken care of a chronically ill spouse or elderly parent, you know how stressful and exhausting it can be. If you’re living through the experience right now, you might be feeling overwhelmed or even at a breaking point—even if you love the person you’re caring for very much. caregiver burnout is real. Many caregivers have trouble taking care of their own needs as they provide so much care for the needs of others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpend Time ApartGo to Sleep at the Same TimeBe VulnerableCreate Novel ExperiencesSurprise With Little ThingsFight BetterShare a Loving StoryAre You in a Healthy Relationship? Take the Quiz Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Spend Time Apart Go to Sleep at the Same Time Be Vulnerable Create Novel Experiences Surprise With Little Things Fight Better Share a Loving Story Are You in a Healthy Relationship?...

Close As a therapist, I already knew a thing or two aboutgrief—at least on an intellectual level. I’d learned about things like “complicated grief” in graduate school and treated my fair share of people struggling with loss. But I gained a new understanding of grief after my husband died. I spent a solid decade grieving a series of losses. I lost my mom at 23 and became a widow at 26....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIdentify Your FeelingsDetermine if Your Emotions are HelpfulTry Out Healthy Coping SkillsEmbrace How You’re FeelingReframe Unhelpful ThoughtsAct HappyGet Professional HelpNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide7 Things to Do When You Are Feeling Unappreciated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Identify Your Feelings Determine if Your Emotions are Helpful Try Out Healthy Coping Skills Embrace How You’re Feeling...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReassess Your GoalEstablish Short-Term ObjectivesPrepare to Create ChangeAnticipate ObstaclesTrack Your ProgressGet SupportPractice Self-Compassion Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reassess Your Goal Establish Short-Term Objectives Prepare to Create Change Anticipate Obstacles Track Your Progress Get Support Practice Self-Compassion Close While I’d like to think our resolution achievement has improved over the past 30 years since that study was conducted, I don’t think that’s the case....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLook at ActionsSay “No” More OftenShow Some KindnessAppreciate OthersReframe Unhelpful ThoughtsSpeak UpTalk to a ProfessionalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Small Ways to Feel Better When You’re Depressed Guide5 Things to Do If You Feel a Loss of Interest Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Look at Actions Say “No” More Often Show Some Kindness Appreciate Others Reframe Unhelpful Thoughts Speak Up Talk to a Professional...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOff-the-Cuff or Judgmental CommentsOverly Gushing About Your DateBad Mouthing Your ExesDelving Into Your Sexual HistoryFocusing Only on YourselfHighlighting Your Insecurities Too MuchDetailing Personal Past Traumas Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Off-the-Cuff or Judgmental Comments Overly Gushing About Your Date Bad Mouthing Your Exes Delving Into Your Sexual History Focusing Only on Yourself Highlighting Your Insecurities Too Much Detailing Personal Past Traumas...

Close Even during quiet moments, distraction is literally at your fingertips as you find yourself checking your social media notifications or the latest news updates. But being mentally focused is essential for success. The ability to concentrate on something in your environment and direct mental effort toward it is critical for learning new things,achieving goals, and performing well across a wide variety of situations. Whether you are trying to finish a report at work or competing in a marathon, your ability to focus can mean the difference between success and failure....