Your Personal Renaissance

Relationships

Why a Lack of Trust Is So Damaging

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on April 5, 2023

Why is a lack of trust so damaging? Try these strategies for building trust.

Why is a lack of trust so damaging? Try these strategies for building trust.

Resilience

Bringing Resilience and Hope to Young People Today

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on March 17, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Just one caring adult can make a major difference in a child's life.

A Personal Perspective: Just one caring adult can make a major difference in a child's life.

Motivation

How to Live More Creatively

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on March 12, 2023

Three powerful strategies to live more creatively from New York artist Loren Ellis.

Three powerful strategies to live more creatively from New York artist Loren Ellis.

Suicide

How Music Can Help Us Heal

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on February 21, 2023

If you're feeling anxious and stressed, music can help you feel better.

If you're feeling anxious and stressed, music can help you feel better.

Fear

Do You Live in a World of Fear?

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on January 21, 2023

Research reveals five key strategies to help us move from fear to hope in troubled times.

Research reveals five key strategies to help us move from fear to hope in troubled times.

Depression

Research Reveals the Healing Power of Beauty and Awe

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on January 4, 2023

Did you know that experiencing beauty can heal anxiety, depression, and inflammation?

Did you know that experiencing beauty can heal anxiety, depression, and inflammation?

Anxiety

Re-Entry After Covid Isolation

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on December 8, 2022

Is emerging from Covid isolation making you anxious? These insights from Meredith's journey might help.

Is emerging from Covid isolation making you anxious? These insights from Meredith's journey might help.

Depression

Turning from Depression to the Light of Hope

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on October 7, 2022

Have you been struggling with depression? Here's a message of hope for World Mental Health Day.

Have you been struggling with depression? Here's a message of hope for World Mental Health Day.

Empathy

Overcoming Political Hate and Polarization

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on September 1, 2022

Do you worry about increasing anger and political polarization? A non-profit offers strategies to help bridge the divide.

Do you worry about increasing anger and political polarization? A non-profit offers strategies to help bridge the divide.

Fear

How to Escape From the Prison of Fear

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on July 21, 2022

Have you been imprisoned by fear? Holocaust survivor and psychologist Edith Eger shares strategies for freeing ourselves.

Have you been imprisoned by fear? Holocaust survivor and psychologist Edith Eger shares strategies for freeing ourselves.

Self-Help

New Ways to Find Joy in a Troubled World

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on May 31, 2022

A new film shows how the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu found joy in their lives and how you can find joy in your own.

A new film shows how the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu found joy in their lives and how you can find joy in your own.

Relationships

Has Something in Your Life Been Dragging You Down?

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on May 12, 2022

Recognizing and eliminating energy drains can make a major difference in your life.

Recognizing and eliminating energy drains can make a major difference in your life.

Relationships

It’s Time to Trade Old Habits for New Ones

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on April 27, 2022

Five ways to help you flourish.

Five ways to help you flourish.

Resilience

8 Keys to Greater Joy and Vitality

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on March 24, 2022

Eight keys to greater hope and vitality. Research shows that moments of joy can build our resilience.

Eight keys to greater hope and vitality. Research shows that moments of joy can build our resilience.

Circadian Rhythm

Do You Know Your Personal Energy Cycles?

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on February 16, 2022

Do you know your circadian rhythms? Becoming aware of your daily energy cycles can improve your health and creativity.

Do you know your circadian rhythms? Becoming aware of your daily energy cycles can improve your health and creativity.

Fear

How to Survive Conflict Without Making Enemies

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on February 3, 2022

Can you resolve conflicts without making enemies? These five steps can show you how.

Can you resolve conflicts without making enemies? These five steps can show you how.

Motivation

How to Keep Old Habits from Sabotaging Your Goals

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on December 29, 2021

Do your New Year's resolutions lose momentum after a few weeks? Here's how to keep your goals from being sabotaged by unproductive habits.

Do your New Year's resolutions lose momentum after a few weeks? Here's how to keep your goals from being sabotaged by unproductive habits.

Resilience

5 Steps to Greater Resilience Today

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on December 16, 2021

Is this holiday season wearing you down? These five simple steps can bring you greater balance and resilience.

Is this holiday season wearing you down? These five simple steps can bring you greater balance and resilience.

Loneliness

Overcoming Loneliness in Today's COVID World

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Have you been feeling lonely and isolated in the wake of COVID-19? New insights on the power of community outreach.

Have you been feeling lonely and isolated in the wake of COVID-19? New insights on the power of community outreach.

Anxiety

Do You Have COVID Re-Entry Anxiety?

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on October 17, 2021

Are you anxious about reconnecting with others after all the COVID restrictions? Here are five ways to rebuild your personal connections as you navigate the new normal.

Are you anxious about reconnecting with others after all the COVID restrictions? Here are five ways to rebuild your personal connections as you navigate the new normal.