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Divorce
What We Can Learn From Hollywood’s Secret Uncouplings

Amy Morin on November 16, 2023

Several Hollywood couples recently raised questions by revealing that they actually separated years ago, but keeping one's relationship status private has benefits.

Several Hollywood couples recently raised questions by revealing that they actually separated years ago, but keeping one's relationship status private has benefits.

Media
5 Reasons Why “Love Is Blind” Couples Don't Last

Amy Morin on October 11, 2023

The popularity of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" has led many to wonder if you can fall in love with someone you have never met. Here's why the show doesn't really work.

The popularity of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" has led many to wonder if you can fall in love with someone you have never met. Here's why the show doesn't really work.

Boundaries
9 Signs That Someone Has a Problem With Boundaries

Amy Morin on September 26, 2023

Step back every once in a while and review your boundaries. You might find some signs that you could benefit from tightening them up a little.

Step back every once in a while and review your boundaries. You might find some signs that you could benefit from tightening them up a little.

Emotional Intelligence
7 Ways to Limit Irritability

Amy Morin on September 23, 2023

When you start to feel irritable, you can either fuel your irritability or take steps to try and calm yourself. If your strategies aren't working, consider some lifestyle changes.

When you start to feel irritable, you can either fuel your irritability or take steps to try and calm yourself. If your strategies aren't working, consider some lifestyle changes.

Stress
Why "Bed Rotting" Might Be Bad for Your Mental Health

Amy Morin on August 24, 2023

The "bed rotting" trend has won followers on TikTok, but it's important to be aware of the risks as this purported self-care practice may actually worsen mental health.

The "bed rotting" trend has won followers on TikTok, but it's important to be aware of the risks as this purported self-care practice may actually worsen mental health.

Loneliness
10 Things to Do When You Feel Lonely

Amy Morin on May 18, 2023

Just getting out of the house doesn't cure loneliness. These strategies might help you feel better if you are lonely.

Just getting out of the house doesn't cure loneliness. These strategies might help you feel better if you are lonely.

Sleep
7 Signs You Should Talk to a Therapist 

Amy Morin on September 8, 2020

It can be tempting to wait and see if your symptoms will go away on their own. But the sooner you talk to someone, the sooner you'll start to feel better.

It can be tempting to wait and see if your symptoms will go away on their own. But the sooner you talk to someone, the sooner you'll start to feel better.

Health
10 Ways to Create an Emotionally Healthy Home

Amy Morin on September 2, 2020

How much time do you invest into the emotional health of your home? A few adjustments could go a long way toward helping everyone feel their best.

How much time do you invest into the emotional health of your home? A few adjustments could go a long way toward helping everyone feel their best.

Anxiety
Psychological Tricks to Help You Stop Worrying

Amy Morin on June 9, 2020

Worrying stems from a desire to be in control. Here are two things you can do the next time you catch yourself worrying about things you can't control.

Worrying stems from a desire to be in control. Here are two things you can do the next time you catch yourself worrying about things you can't control.

Stress
Should You See a Therapist to Deal With COVID-19 Stress?

Amy Morin on May 15, 2020

Perhaps you have been feeling more down than usual since being confined to home. You suspect it will pass. But should you talk to someone now just in case?

Perhaps you have been feeling more down than usual since being confined to home. You suspect it will pass. But should you talk to someone now just in case?

Forgiveness
How to Make Peace With Your Past

Amy Morin on May 10, 2020

Dwelling on the past will keep you stuck in a place of pain. Here are two exercises that can help you enjoy the present and make your future as good as it can be.

Dwelling on the past will keep you stuck in a place of pain. Here are two exercises that can help you enjoy the present and make your future as good as it can be.

Self-Help
2 Exercises That Will Help You Take Back Your Power

Amy Morin on February 27, 2020

When you decide that no one will have the power to control how you feel about yourself, you'll empower yourself to create your best life.

When you decide that no one will have the power to control how you feel about yourself, you'll empower yourself to create your best life.

Motivation
10 Exercises to Make You Mentally Stronger

Amy Morin on February 25, 2020

If you want to lift heavier objects, you need more physical strength. The same can be said for your mental muscles. These exercises can help you build mental strength.

If you want to lift heavier objects, you need more physical strength. The same can be said for your mental muscles. These exercises can help you build mental strength.

Fear
6 Strategies to Help You Conquer Your Fear of Flying

Amy Morin on February 10, 2020

You can conquer your fear of flying if you really want to. As a psychotherapist, here's how I help people conquer their fear of flying.

You can conquer your fear of flying if you really want to. As a psychotherapist, here's how I help people conquer their fear of flying.