Your Personal Renaissance

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Diane Dreher Ph.D.

Better to Light a Candle Than Curse the Darkness

Research reveals three ways to overcome anxiety and find greater hope.

Is COVID-19 Producing Widespread Hoarding Disorder?

Experts explain what’s really going on.

Have You Been Struggling with Moodiness and Anxiety?

4 key strategies to gain greater peace of mind.

How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself

Research shows three ways to use your strengths more effectively.

5 Ways to Break Your Bad Habit Now

Powerful new strategies from brain research.

Is There a Verbal Abuser in Your Life?

Is there a verbal abuser in your life? Five signs of verbal abuse and what you can do about it.

From Heartbreak to Healing

How can your garden heal a broken heart? Surprising insights from a new memoir and psychological research.

Why Do People Follow Authoritarian Leaders?

Why do we fall for authoritarian leaders? Research shows why some people fall under their spell while others don't.

Are You Feeling Anxious and Overwhelmed?

Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Try this simple practice.

Three Traps People Use to Control You

Three traps people may use to try to control you—and strategies to keep from falling into them.

Are You Struggling With a Major Change in Life?

Are you struggling with a major life change? Research reveals powerful keys for dealing with life's transitions.

Finding Hope in Challenging Times

Looking for hope in these challenging times? Research reveals five simple practices that can help.

Are You Still Searching for Approval?

Are you still searching for approval? How to stop letting others define you.

3 Steps to Greater Peace of Mind During the Current Crisis

Is the coronavirus stressing you out? Psychologist Shauna Shapiro's research offers three keys to greater peace of mind.

Worried and Anxious About the Coronavirus?

Psychologists offer ways to cope.

Do You Feel Like an Imposter?

Do you feel like an imposter in your new career? Research shows how to move forward with hope.

Does Stress Make Us Selfish?

Psychologists show how to overcome defensiveness and political polarization.

Why Loneliness Is Hazardous to Your Health

Are you feeling lonely and insecure? Psychologists explain why we're so lonely and what we can do about it.

Who Can We Trust? The Roots of Our Chronic Anxiety

Who can you trust? Recent news shows how apps try to sell us security, but research points to something more essential.

Is Clutter Controlling Your Life?

Is your life so cluttered it's out of control? Here are 4 strategies to help you move from cutter to clarity.

Why Are We So Anxious and What Can We Do About It?

Are you overwhelmed with anxiety and stress? A psychologist offers three strategies for finding greater peace of mind.

The Healing Power of Words

Did you know how the power of words can heal you? Research shows how reading and writing can transform our lives.

Are You Facing a Major Change in Your Life?

Are you facing a major change in your life? These four steps can help you flourish.

Why Are So Many American Children Anxious and Insecure?

Why are so many American children anxious and insecure? New insights on how to raise healthier children in today's high-tech world.

Do You Use Shopping or the Internet to Escape Stress?

Are you using shopping or the Internet to escape from your problems? Positive psychology research offers a better way to deal with stress

Is toxic speech getting you down?

Is toxic speech stressing you out? Research offers four ways to deal with it.

Research Reveals a Surprising Solution for Anxiety

How compassion can help you relieve stress

Help for a Smartphone-Addicted Generation

New York Times reports parents increasingly concerned about children's smartphone addiction. Current research points to serious health implications.

What Can We Do About Political Polarization?

What can we do about political polarization? Research shows how to overcome confirmation bias

What Qualities Do You Want in Our Next President?

What qualities do you want in our next president? Four key insights from leadership research.

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