In Practice

Putting social psychology to work for you

Alice Boyes Ph.D.

How to Cope When Rumination or Worry Disrupts Your Sleep

Sleeplessness sucks. Here's what you can do when it strikes.

How to Protect Your Peace When Something Stressful Happens

Don't let stress rob you of the peace you deserve.

5 Good Ways to Construct Habits

Habit formation doesn't need to feel boring or punishing.

12 Strategies for How to Improve Your Self-Control

There are many ways to regulate yourself. Here's how to find the best strategies for you.

7 Ways to Stop Overreacting to Stress

So you're not cool, calm, and collected? Here's what to do.

How to Use "Always Rules" to Reduce Daily Stress

A heuristic rule removes the decision-making, and because it creates a habit, specific behavior starts to require less self-control over time.

4 Micro-Habits That'll Make Life a Little Less Stressful

Small habits can make your life run smoother.

6 Pieces of Advice That Annoy Women

Are you infuriated by any of these common tips?

If Self-Care Isn't Fixing Your Mental Health, It's Not You

Self-care, and even therapy, aren't complete solutions to mental health and illness.

How to Stop Overparenting When You're an Anxious Parent

Overparenting is pervasive but you can (and should) buck the trend.

3 Social Mistakes Anxious People Make

Anxiety can be relationship sabotaging, but it doesn't have to be.

9 Ways to Feel All Your Feelings Without Excessive Distress

How to be more open to all your emotions, and why.

4 Super Simple Habits That Relieve Mental Stress

Some habits are far easier than stopping before you've eaten too much ice cream.

6 Ways We Can Grow From Trauma

Painful experiences can lead to psychological growth in specific ways.

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Designing Habits

Don't make this error in understanding how to form good habits.

4 Self-Care Habits That Involve Doing Less

Self-care advice to do more might not be what you need.

7 Benefits of Temporary Habits

Picking up and dropping habits can be beneficial, not a habit failure.

9 Quick Ways to Pick Yourself Up

Here are some simple pick-me-ups for blah days.

5 Anti-Procrastination Strategies for Finishing Tasks

Are you a better starter or finisher? Tips for people who struggle to finish tasks.

8 Quick and Simple Tips for Improving Your Habits

If you already know something about how habits work and habit design, read this post for more subtle tips.

How to Recognize When You Don't Have to Do Something

Standing up for yourself is part of being mentally strong. Learn how to do this more by recognizing this common cognitive error.

How Do You and Your Partner Complement Each Other?

Differences can cause schisms in relationships, but they don't have to if you value each other's strengths.

Get to Know Your Story Better With These 3 Questions

Weaving a positive life story can improve your resilience.

8 Skills Master Learners Have

When you're both a fast and deep learner, that's a combination that can help you achieve phenomenal success.

5 Ways to Deal With a Lazy Partner

If you're not happy with the division of labor in your relationship, try finding creative solutions. How can you do that—and which traps do you need to avoid?

5 Subtle Signs of a Great Relationship

Can you recognize these subtle strengths in your romantic relationship? You may be a better partner than you give yourself credit for.

5 Things Therapy Can Do for You

If you're curious about what great therapy should be like, here's what you need to know.

6 Questions That Get to the Heart of Who You Are

There are many important individual differences beyond extroversion vs. introversion. These questions may reveal a lot about your fundamental nature.

5 Simple Habits That Can Make Your Life Easier

Some beneficial habits, like regular exercise, can be a struggle to start and maintain. These 5 are much easier.

What Is Well-Being? And How Is It Different From Happiness?

What makes one person feel like their life is on track won't be the same for another. Here's how you can create your own definition of well-being.

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