Get Out of Your Mind

Transforming your life through acceptance, mindfulness, and values.

Steven C. Hayes Ph.D.

Finding Joy in Boring Chores

We all have to do our chores, but there's a way to make them more fun.

Is Your Spouse This Selfish?

How to turn your spouse from selfish to selfless.

Why Relationships Fail

Learn what dysfunctional relationships have in common.

Why Some Parents Deal Better With Corona

There is one thing well-functioning families have in common.

How to Deal With Loss

Loss can be incredibly painful, but there's something precious inside of it.

How to Quit Smoking: Why Science Matters

New advances in behavioral science show promising results.

The Secret to Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Your body already knows what works and what doesn't when dealing with difficult challenges. Here's what works.

Why It’s So Difficult to Wear a Mask

Yes, wearing a mask is uncomfortable. But there are unexpected psychological benefits.

The Secret to Direction and Motivation Lies in Other People

The power of choosing a values guide. A quick exercise to get direction, motivation, and purpose.

What If You Have “Bad” Values?

Knowing your values is important for a rich life. But what if your values are bad?

Why the Mental Health System Is Failing Us

Our current understanding of mental illness is deeply flawed. Here's how to think differently.

Take a Knee and Feel the Pain of Others

Racism is not just a failure of perspective taking and empathy; it is a failure to feel openly. It is time to take a knee and to feel the pain of others.

Six Psychological Steps to Take in Corona

The pandemic is a mental challenge. Here are the psychological pivots to help you come out on top.

The Five Challenges of Staying at Home

Staying at home can have a severe impact on our mental well-being. Here's what these impacts are, and how you can deal with them.

How to Stop Touching Your Face

There is a simple but effective scientifically-proven trick to get control over bad habits.

The Ordinary Corona Hero: You

The coronavirus is taking a huge toll on us. Here's what you can do about it.

What Real Change Looks Like

The first weeks of making a change can be the hardest. Here's how to build new habits that stick.

18 Tips to Build Rock-Solid Commitments

Here are proven tools and techniques to make resolutions that stick.

18 Tips to Make Resolutions That Stick

Here are the proven tools and techniques to build rock solid commitments.

How Can You Choose Your Commitments Wisely?

How to make a commitment without fear of regret.

How to Achieve Your Biggest Goals

Why some guitar players become masters, while others merely dabble in music.

How to Find Your Life Purpose

When you feel lost and confused and nothing seems to matter, a little direction-finding exercise can go a long way.

When Life Seems Pointless

When difficult thoughts take over, it's easy to get stuck. Here's how to escape your mental prison and turn toward meaning.

How to Get Out of Your Head

It's easy to get lost in your own thoughts and feelings. Here's how to get unstuck.

How to Control Your Mind

Your mind can be your biggest enemy. Here's how to put your inner critic on the leash.

How to Stop Feeling Bad

We all want to feel good, but this desire can easily lead us into a trap of mental avoidance. Here's how to escape.

A Simple Key to True Belonging

The need to belong is one of our most fundamental needs as humans. And yet most of us are horribly bad at it. Here's what you can do about it.

The Simple Guide to Value Triggers

How to live by your highest ideals.

Small Questions for Big Change

Most plans to make a change fail. Here's how to increase your odds at success dramatically.

How to Deal With Obsessive Thoughts

How to escape the prison of your mind and enjoy true inner freedom.

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