Self-Help

Most of us have things about ourselves we wish we could improve. Lasting change is difficult—many of our habits are deeply ingrained, and certain aspects of ourselves, such as core personality attributes, may be immutable. But many more things can be changed. It's never too late, and with effort and determination, it is possible to be the person you want to be.

Self-Help Tests

Procrastination - Abridged

How putting off tomorrow impacts your life.

Social Anxiety

Is anxiety getting the best of you?

Anxiety

Do stress and anxiety interfere with your life?

Setting Goals

Are you closer to your dreams, or lost in frustration?

The Latest on Self-Help

How time can be your friend, if you let it. by Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Set peace of mind as your highest goal by Susan Harrow

How to craft criticism that inspires. by Robert Biswas-Diener

What is life about? Avoiding pain? Or something more? by Lynne Soraya

Delegate, delegate, delegate... by Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

Tired of hearing the same old advice? by Gayle Greene, PhD

Are you dying (literally) to be "successful"? by Susan Biali, M.D.

Even after asking, clients often aren't given a diagnosis. by Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D.

Often ignored, the feet and legs offer valuable clues to deception. by Joe Navarro, M.A.

Why should I care if you don't care? by Steven Stosny

Self-Help Blogs

A Shift of Mind
Rethinking the way we live
By Mel Schwartz, L.C.S.W.
Creating Your Best Life
Cutting-edge scientific research on goal-setting and happiness from a top motivational coach.
By Caroline Adams Miller
Emotional Fitness
Harness the power of emotion to deepen your love with your partner, become more successful at work, and more.
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
Emotional Freedom
How to liberate yourself from negative emotions and create a positive life.
By Judith Orloff, M.D.
Fumbling for Change
On becoming somebody (anybody) different.
By Troy DuFrene
Get It Together
How to get organized at work and at home-and why you'll be more productive once you've simplified.
By Monica Ricci
Get Out of Your Mind
Transforming your life through acceptance, mindfulness, and values.
By Steven C. Hayes
Smart Habits of Highly Successful People
How to Bring Out Your Best By Breaking Free of Toxic Food, Toxic People and other Temptations
By Connie Bennett
The Compassion Chronicles
From anger to compassion and forgiveness.
By Beverly Engel