CBT and Me

Self-Esteem

6 Ways to Make Your New Year's Resolution Stick

Joel Minden, PhD on December 24, 2021

Struggling to follow through with your New Year's resolutions? These cognitive and behavioral strategies can help.

Anxiety

The 5 Most Useful Responses to Anxiety

Joel Minden, PhD on December 11, 2020

We can't always control anxiety, but we have many options for responding to it.

Anxiety

Thank You, Anxiety

Joel Minden, PhD on November 12, 2020

You've helped me more than you know.

Sleep

Responding to Thoughts That Drive Difficult Emotions

Joel Minden, PhD on November 9, 2020

When you're struggling to cope with difficult emotions, don't overlook your thoughts.

Anxiety

The STUF That Difficult Emotions Are Made Of

Joel Minden, PhD on May 16, 2020

Identifying these four elements of difficult emotions can help you explore new, more effective ways of relating to them.

Anxiety

Making Sense of Anxiety About Everything, and Nothing

Joel Minden, PhD on April 12, 2020

How to clarify your thinking about anxiety's causes and cues.

Online Therapy

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Teletherapy

Joel Minden, PhD on April 4, 2020

Not sure how to get the most from teletherapy? Here are some strategies that can help.

Anxiety

3 Useful Ways to Respond to Coronavirus Anxiety

Joel Minden, PhD on March 16, 2020

Suggestions for understanding anxiety, sorting out worries, taking action, and practicing basic acceptance.

Depression

Show Your Mind Who's Boss

Joel Minden, PhD on January 6, 2018

Are you tired of being controlled by negative, destructive thoughts? Take charge with these three strategies.

Mindfulness

Why Intrusive Thoughts Are like My Cat Abraham

Joel Minden, PhD on May 30, 2017

Intrusive thoughts are like cats. The less you try to be the boss, the easier it is to peacefully coexist.

Stress

4 Ways to Finish the Semester Strong

Joel Minden, PhD on April 24, 2017

Overwhelmed by the last few weeks before finals? Some simple changes can have a big impact.

Career

How Much Does Homework Matter in Therapy?

Joel Minden, PhD on April 16, 2017

What research reveals about the work you do outside of therapy sessions.

Cognition

Prove It: Overcome Negative Thinking with Targeted Action

Joel Minden, PhD on April 3, 2017

If it's difficult to restructure unrealistic thoughts, support new beliefs with evidence: change your behavior first.

Productivity

Productivity Boosters

Joel Minden, PhD on March 18, 2017

9 simple tips to get things done and be efficient.

Depression

Do More, Feel Better

Joel Minden, PhD on March 1, 2017

Overwhelmed by sadness, negative thinking, and passivity? Use activity as a behavioral antidepressant.

Procrastination

Beat Procrastination in 3 Steps

Joel Minden, PhD on November 7, 2016

Are you a procrastination expert? Use behavioral strategies to get things done.

Anxiety

A Productive Way to Think About Social Anxiety

Joel Minden, PhD on September 9, 2016

Most concerns about social anxiety are unproductive. Here's what to do instead.

Positive Psychology

The Problem With Positive Thinking

Joel Minden, PhD on August 25, 2016

Does positive thinking lead to greater happiness? If only it were that simple. When negative thinking gets you down, here’s what to do instead.

Sleep

But It Worked for Me: The Value of Self-Experimentation

Joel Minden, PhD on August 9, 2016

We all have patterns of behavior we'd like to change. Here's how to approach those changes like a scientist.

Motivation

9 Ways to Convince (or Trick) Yourself to Start Working Out

Joel Minden, PhD on August 3, 2016

If you're having trouble finding the time or energy to exercise, here are some practical strategies to increase exercise behavior and motivation.