Mental Hacks

Fitness hacks for your emotional health. For your soul, your mind.

How Do People Become Total Jerks? BY Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D

How Do People Become Total Jerks? By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D

What all detours to total-jerkdom have in common.   KEY POINTS DSM-like rubrics are useful for categorizing “dark” personalities but do little to explain them. People detour into total jerkdom by way of many paths, some of them opposites — for example, being dominant or oppressed. Total jerks take the path of most insistence because […]

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Seven Mantras to Increase Your Happiness

  Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges and searching for a way to elevate your mood and enhance your well-being? Discover the transformative power of positivity with Seven Mantras to Increase Your Happiness. Imagine waking up each day filled with joy, clarity, and purpose. Our carefully crafted mantras are not just words; they are powerful

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Hack Your Mindset to Be Stoic

Stoic, a term often associated with indifference to pain or pleasure, is rooted in an ancient philosophy known as Stoicism. This philosophy champions virtue as the sole good, labeling vice as the only evil, and considers everything else as neutral. Stoicism is more than just a philosophical doctrine; it’s a practical guide for achieving harmony with nature, reason, and oneself. It offers insights into

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Signs of Self Care Neglect

  Simple Steps to Overcome Self-Care Neglect Addressing self-care neglect doesn’t require drastic changes. Start by setting small, manageable goals such as getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious meals, and exercising regularly. Additionally, allocate time for activities that bring joy and relaxation, whether reading a book, practicing mindfulness, or spending time with loved ones. It’s essential

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4 Steps to Setting Boundaries After a Break Up Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP

. Assess your motivation, but honestly. Posted June 29, 2023 |  Reviewed by Gary Drevitch THE BASICS Why Relationships Matter Take our Relationship Satisfaction Test Find a therapist to strengthen relationships KEY POINTS Boundaries are relationship expectations that establish how you do (and don’t) want to be treated. After a breakup, many people struggle to set and maintain

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“Mind Journaling for Triggers: Hack Your Reactions and Regain Control 20 Ways

To quickly start your daily journaling, follow these steps: Here are 20 creative ways to regain control of your emotions Gratitude Lists: Write down three things you’re grateful for each day. Daily Highlights: Note the best part of your day to focus on the positives. Prompts: Use prompts like “What made me smile today?” or

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Ghosting, simmering, and icing – What are they?

Ghosting, simmering, and icing are colloquial terms that describe the practice of suddenly ending all communication avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation, and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate.[1][2][3]  “When a person is ghosted, even if they try to reach out to the other person to reconnect or receive closure, they are typically silent.” Source:

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