We’re often telling ourselves what we should and shouldn’t do and feel. And criticizing ourselves when we fall short. There’s a better way

Psychotherapy is all about changing our lives. But sometimes, change isn’t the answer: acceptance is.

Self destructive behavior often has its roots in childhood — a time when that same behavior was helpful, not harmful.

Psychological pain is a great motivator for change. And change can lead us to a happier life than we’d thought possible.

We can put physical and emotional distance between ourselves and the family we grew up in. But we can never escape them entirely.

The word “control” has a negative connotation. But if we don’t have control over our lives, it’s hard to be happy.

We’re taught to pursue happiness by putting our own needs first. But strange as it might seem, we’re happier when we sacrifice our own need

Maybe depression has less to do a chemical imbalance, and more to do with an imbalance in our social connections, our work and our values.

Doing favors for others can make you like them more. Asking for favors can make others like you more. Here’s how that works — and why you sh

As children, we’re often told we shouldn’t be angry or jealous or hateful. And as adults, we tell ourselves the same thing — and feel bad w