Think, Act, Be

Memory

How to Get Better at Remembering to Remember

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on October 23, 2024

Implementation intention, imaginal action, and more.

Child Development

16 Signs of a Difficult Childhood Home Life

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on October 17, 2024

Struggles to trust or to relax, people-pleasing, anxiety, and more.

Anxiety

5 Reasons You Could Experience Morning Anxiety

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on October 7, 2024

5. Worry about squandering the day ahead.

Anger

8 Signs of Being Secretly Angry at a Partner

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on September 24, 2024

7. You have a hard time celebrating their wins.

Family Dynamics

8 Reasons a Kind Person Can Come From Difficult Parents

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on September 10, 2024

The base rates of difficult personalities.

Agreeableness

5 "Nice" Things Partners Do That Can Turn Into Problems

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on September 3, 2024

4. Telling you what you want to hear.

Emotion Regulation

How to Get the Most Out of Stoicism

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on August 23, 2024

Discover the power of being unperturbed.

Behavioral Finance

7 Factors That Can Make You a Tightwad or a Spendthrift

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on July 26, 2024

A wide range of variables contribute to how a person feels about spending money. Understanding these factors can lead to more optimal spending attitudes and behaviors.

Anxiety

The Existential Roots of Anxiety

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on July 9, 2024

It might seem as if you're anxious for no reason, but the causes of anxiety are woven deep into the fabric of life itself.

Relationships

6 Pitfalls of Doing Chores for Your Partner

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on June 25, 2024

5. It reinforces approval-seeking.

Relationships

7 Signs of Covert Manipulation

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on June 17, 2024

Flattery, selective sharing, approval craving, and more.

Relationships

5 Mindsets That Can Ruin a Relationship

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on June 11, 2024

2. "My partner has to make me feel good about myself."

Therapy

How to Know That a Therapist Actually Cares

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on June 3, 2024

To succeed, therapy, and therapists, require caring.

Self-Help

6 Reasons Why We Don't Like Being Told What to Do

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on May 22, 2024

5. Command implies criticism.

Depression

4 Reasons Depressed People Might Not Understand That They're Depressed

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on April 29, 2024

4. Clouded thinking.

Philosophy

How to Handle Difficult People Like a Stoic

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on April 22, 2024

Ask yourself, "What have they really done to you?"

Trauma

4 Ways Healing From Trauma Can Enrich Your Life

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on April 1, 2024

Trauma often leaves a lasting mark on our bodies and brains. Trauma specialist Peter Levine shares his own healing journey in a new autobiography.

Sleep

7 Ways Better Sleep Efficiency Can Fix Your Broken Sleep

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on March 25, 2024

Feeling well-rested isn't just a matter of sleeping more; quality is key. Understanding this crucial measure can help you overcome insomnia.

Stress

Why Stress Could Make You Age Faster

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on March 18, 2024

Multiple studies have shown that mental health significantly affects biological aging—which in turn can contribute to psychiatric conditions.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

How a Difficult Childhood Affects Adult Mental Health

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on March 11, 2024

Genes and one's childhood environment play important roles.