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The Healthy Journey

Applying psychological science for health and well-being.

Aging
Resistance Training as an Anti-Aging Remedy

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on March 5, 2024

Muscles are not just for athletes and movie stars. Regular resistance training is our most effective tool for slowing the aging process.

Muscles are not just for athletes and movie stars. Regular resistance training is our most effective tool for slowing the aging process.

Diet
Could Food Cravings Be Withdrawal Symptoms?

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on January 25, 2024

If thoughts and feelings about food are dominating your life, you may need a new recovery perspective—not a new diet—to break free.

If thoughts and feelings about food are dominating your life, you may need a new recovery perspective—not a new diet—to break free.

Sleep
The Two-System Formula for a Better Night's Sleep

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on September 27, 2023

Sleep is more complicated than it appears. Understanding the two systems behind sleep, however, may reveal the path you're seeking to better rest.

Sleep is more complicated than it appears. Understanding the two systems behind sleep, however, may reveal the path you're seeking to better rest.

Dopamine
Are You a Dopamine-Coper or a Serotonin-Coper?

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on September 19, 2023

A high-quality life comes down to our ability to solve the problems of living. And when it comes to solving problems, some strategies are much better than others.

A high-quality life comes down to our ability to solve the problems of living. And when it comes to solving problems, some strategies are much better than others.

Motivation
The Keys to Lasting Progress

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on August 18, 2023

Becoming healthier and happier is only half the battle: Knowing how to maintain your results is what will win you the war.

Becoming healthier and happier is only half the battle: Knowing how to maintain your results is what will win you the war.

Confidence
The Core Beliefs of Confidence

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on July 14, 2023

Want to be more confident? Then it is time to dispel the myths and develop the core beliefs that confidence requires. Here is how.

Want to be more confident? Then it is time to dispel the myths and develop the core beliefs that confidence requires. Here is how.

Therapy
How to Renovate Your Emotional Home

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on June 13, 2023

If you just want a change of scenery, a vacation or new residence may fit the bill. But for a real improvement in your quality of life, a change in your emotional home is needed.

If you just want a change of scenery, a vacation or new residence may fit the bill. But for a real improvement in your quality of life, a change in your emotional home is needed.

Self-Control
Exercise Psychology: What It Is And Why It Matters

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on May 16, 2023

Regular exercise needn't involve endless amounts of willpower and sacrifice. But it does require that you develop a new and improved exercise psychology. Here's how.

Regular exercise needn't involve endless amounts of willpower and sacrifice. But it does require that you develop a new and improved exercise psychology. Here's how.

Diet
Can You Be Healthy at Any Size?

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on April 27, 2023

Is the healthy at any size movement a science-supported idea or simply ideology? Here is why the answer may be both.

Is the healthy at any size movement a science-supported idea or simply ideology? Here is why the answer may be both.

Hormones
3 Dimensions of Cortisol Management

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on April 18, 2023

Cortisol is meant to be your friend, not the Frankenstein monster of hormones. Learning how to regulate it is one of the key skills for a healthy and happy life.

Cortisol is meant to be your friend, not the Frankenstein monster of hormones. Learning how to regulate it is one of the key skills for a healthy and happy life.