5 Tenets of Negative Self-Help

What are emotions? Why do we feel anything at all? And more importantly — can we actually get better at feeling?In this episode, Drew and I dive headfirst into what might be the hardest question in all of psychology: what the actual f**k are emotions? We break down the biology, n ... Show More

In this second episode of Solved, Drew and I go deep into the psychology, history, and science of procrastination. From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop.This isn't a “just set a timer ... Show More

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

นอกจากอารมณ์และความรู้สึกแล้ว ‘ความคิด’ ก็เป็นอีกหนึ่งสิ่งสำคัญพื้นฐานในการมีสุขภาพจิตที่ดี โดยเฉพาะความคิดที่เราจับได้ยาก นั่นคือความคิดที่มีต่อตัวเอง หลายครั้งที่เรามีความคิดต่อตัวเองในลักษณะของการตำหนิ ทำร้าย หรือโทษตัวเองโดยที่เราไม่ทันระวังรู้ตัว R U OK Medley เซ็ตนี้จึงอยาก ... Show More

It can be challenging to "feel good" with so many people suffering worldwide. In a talk years ago, Wayne Dyer said, "you can't feel bad enough to make anybody else's life better." Wayne believed that our "intention to feel good" was the best way to help ourselves and others aroun ... Show More

We're urged to stay positive and keep up a cheerful disposition ... but sometimes things are just awful, aren’t they? On All in the Mind this week we look at why we engage in toxic positivity, why it's so damaging when we do and whether something called 'tragic optimism' could be ... Show More

There may be a good reason that human beings evolved the ability to experience negative emotions: In measured amounts, they can protect us from harm and help us to be successful. 

When you have an eating disorder, underneath the symptoms, your self-esteem is often shaky. You might not feel good enough at all. You may feel that you are flawed in some way and you may not treat yourself with the respect that you deserve. You might experience ‘I’m not good eno ... Show More

When life has thrown you some serious curveballs or your mental health is declining, it’s tough to see the positive things going on around you. But noticing the bad, however, is easy. You might find your brain automatically focuses on the worst thing that happened or it might con ... Show More

Wellbeing' has become a bit of a buzz word recently, but what does it really mean? It's not the same as simply being happy, or experiencing pleasure -  it's something deeper and broader  than that. It has to do with how we connect with others, how we feel about ourselves, and muc ... Show More

Self-Forgiveness is an essential aspect of personal growth and well-being, as it enables individuals to move forward, heal, and cultivate a positive relationship with themselves. Forgiving oneself is important because it allows individuals to break free from the shackles of self- ... Show More

Sometimes, people assume that experiencing an uncomfortable emotion (like sadness or anxiety, is a sign of weakness). This is not true. In fact, allowing yourself to fully experience an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength, not weakness. It’s easier to push your feelings a ... Show More