War, pandemic, poverty, racism, climate catastrophe—the world is in the thick of it. Tension, fear, anger, and sadness have become ubiquitous. Mental Health America reports that in 2019, 50 million ...

There are a variety of mental health self-help tools available to help individuals cope with stress and other mental health concerns. The behavioral health pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program ...

Self-confidence is the key to success, both in personal and professional life. It’s an essential trait that helps you believe in yourself and your abilities, making you more resilient and confident in ...

There are two categories of worrying: about a specific issue or general worrying. Here are suggestions for each. Specific worrying First, the obvious: Is there anything you can do now to reduce or ...

As crime rates increase, living in America’s big cities can be frightening at times for many people. To reduce the risks of run-ins with those who are violent, it’s important to know what to do in a ...

The best self-help books don’t promise to “completely change your life” overnight. Instead, a truly great one—written by someone who knows their stuff—will gently nudge you towards small shifts that ...

Draw boundaries. Protect your peace. Worry less about pleasing others. The prevailing (and best-selling) wisdom of the day encourages an inward turn. By Emma Goldberg There’s a certain flavor of ...

Many people come to therapy wondering why consuming self-help content isn’t helping them. They ask questions like: “I read more self-help books than anyone I know. It makes me feel inferior because ...

Let’s clear the air: Yes, we’re a bunch of science-minded health and wellness journalists, and no, astrology isn’t backed by the type of hard evidence we typically rely on here at SELF. But who’s to ...

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Self-actualization is a person’s quest to reach their full potential. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, a person must first meet several other needs, such as attaining self-esteem and gaining ...