How to use sleep to transform your emotional memories
Two remarkable studies have uncovered how sleep acts as a secret editor of our emotional past. By tracking brain activity…
Emotions Hacks
Tetris: A Science-Based Method to Reduce Traumatic Memories
The science of trauma treatment has been stuck in the 1980s. While most medical fields race forward with new technologies…
The Worry Window for Emotional Relief
Your mind races with thoughts about unpaid bills, work deadlines, family issues, and health concerns. These worries steal your focus,…
Make peace with your childhood trauma
Think about what drives you hardest. Your relentless work ethic. Your need to prove yourself. Your hunger for recognition that…
How to stop rumination and negative self-talk
The most harmful relationship in your life isn’t with your ex, your boss, or that friend who always puts you…
Self-talk to boost your emotional control
I used to roll my eyes whenever I heard someone utter phrases like “You got this!” or “Don’t worry, you…
Reframe your anxiety to increase performance
I dreaded the telltale of nerves before a big exam or presentation. My heart pounding, sweaty palms, thoughts spiralling into…
7 phrases to comfort someone in crisis
We’ve all been there – a friend calls in tears, a family member shares devastating news, a coworker breaks down…
How to control you anger: Why venting doesn’t help and what to do instead
When I moved away from home for the first time, loneliness wasn’t the only emotion that surprised me. Even more…
Set your password for healing and growth
We all have passwords—those little gateways that let us into our digital worlds each day. We type them so often…