How to Be Yourself

Self-Control

6 Strategies to Strengthen Your Self-Control

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on March 12, 2020

Got sucked into a YouTube rabbit hole when you were supposed to be working (again)? Staying on top of your impulses may seem hard, but it's a skill you can strengthen. Here's how.

Loneliness

7 Ways to Feel Less Lonely and More Connected

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on January 13, 2020

Loneliness is a fundamental drive like hunger or thirst. Instead of food or water, it tells us to seek out connection. But combatting loneliness is hard. Here's how to reach out.

Family Dynamics

6 Tips for Thanksgiving with a Difficult Family

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on November 19, 2019

Are you dreading Thanksgiving dinner? Here's how to navigate (*ahem*) challenging family dynamics this holiday season.

Perfectionism

Nine Little-Known Signs of Perfectionism

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on November 7, 2019

Most perfectionists don’t identify as perfectionists. But these 9 signs might make you come out of the (perfectly organized) perfectionist closet.

Resilience

5 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on October 3, 2019

Fear of failure keeps us from shooting for the stars. Here are 5 ways to achieve lift-off.

Motivation

7 Reasons to Feel Confident About Throwing in the Towel

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on July 2, 2019

Feeling bad about waving the white flag? Here's why it's sometimes best to throw in the towel.

Empathy

5 Ways Money May Be Costing You

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on April 5, 2019

History teaches us that concentrated wealth isn’t good for nations, but research makes it clear it’s not good for individuals, either.

Trauma

5 Reasons to Talk About Trauma

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on March 27, 2019

Discussing past traumas is vital to recovery.

Conscientiousness

How to Find and Keep "The One"

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on March 8, 2019

What does a conscientious search for your "soulmate" look like in the 21st century? There are a few rules of thumb to follow.

Relationships

7 Secrets for a Relationship That Lasts

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on February 8, 2019

How to feed a healthy relationship so that it thrives.

Procrastination

5 Ways to Finally Stop Procrastinating

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on August 15, 2018

Why is it so easy to delay a task, but so hard to get started? Learn about why we procrastinate and the solutions to get back on track.

Growth Mindset

How to Stop Getting Defensive

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on May 8, 2018

If your defensiveness could give a porcupine a run for its money, you’re in luck. Here are five tips to take in feedback while keeping your cool.

Anxiety

How Technology Makes Us Anxious

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on March 27, 2018

Technology is essential, but it’s also making us—especially the younger generations—more anxious. But how exactly?

Health

7 Beliefs of Emotionally Healthy People

Ellen Hendriksen Ph.D. on February 27, 2018

How does our outlook on life, the world, and the future affect our health and well-being? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals 7 big beliefs healthy people share.