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On stress management and emotional resilience.

Anxiety
Is Digital Overload Increasing Your Anxiety?

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on August 20, 2024

Every moment your emotional health is transforming. More than ever, it is up to you to create your own moments of calm to combat the harmful effects of digital overload.

Every moment your emotional health is transforming. More than ever, it is up to you to create your own moments of calm to combat the harmful effects of digital overload.

Gratitude
When 'Gratitude' Goes Wrong

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on November 19, 2023

The practice of gratitude is often misunderstood, disdained, or ineffectual. Neuroscience provides the key to making it a life-transforming practice.

The practice of gratitude is often misunderstood, disdained, or ineffectual. Neuroscience provides the key to making it a life-transforming practice.

Embarrassment
Change Without Shame

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on January 29, 2023

Are you approaching change from a position of shame? Science shows us that self-compassion is a much more effective approach.

Are you approaching change from a position of shame? Science shows us that self-compassion is a much more effective approach.

Health
The Science of Novelty

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on January 21, 2022

Is your self-care and mental health sliding with the new COVID surge? Science shows how a novel approach can improve your mood and outlook, and motivate you for positive change.

Is your self-care and mental health sliding with the new COVID surge? Science shows how a novel approach can improve your mood and outlook, and motivate you for positive change.

Anxiety
Are You Anxious About "Re-Entry"?

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on July 2, 2021

Are you feeling unsettled or anxious as you enter a post-pandemic world? These four steps can help you move forward with hope and resilience.

Are you feeling unsettled or anxious as you enter a post-pandemic world? These four steps can help you move forward with hope and resilience.

Neuroscience
Finding Hope in 2021

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on January 14, 2021

Are you discouraged or ambivalent heading into the new year? True hope is not merely wishful thinking. It is a capacity that can transform you, and it can be cultivated.

Are you discouraged or ambivalent heading into the new year? True hope is not merely wishful thinking. It is a capacity that can transform you, and it can be cultivated.

Stress
How a Moment of Presence Changed My Life

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on August 29, 2020

When you are overcome with stress and anxiety, you may miss life-changing opportunities. Bringing a calm and intentional presence to those moments can reveal their possibilities.

When you are overcome with stress and anxiety, you may miss life-changing opportunities. Bringing a calm and intentional presence to those moments can reveal their possibilities.

Health
Recover Your Well-Being

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on July 1, 2020

The times are stripping you of your well-being. Being intentional about all of the dimensions of wellness is the key to recovering it.

The times are stripping you of your well-being. Being intentional about all of the dimensions of wellness is the key to recovering it.

Anxiety
Your Panic Is Increasing Your Risk

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on March 14, 2020

Your panic over coronavirus is increasing your risk of contracting it. Your immune system is key. Learn to be prudent with public health concerns and stay calm in the process.

Your panic over coronavirus is increasing your risk of contracting it. Your immune system is key. Learn to be prudent with public health concerns and stay calm in the process.

Fear
Why You Freak Out

Alane K. Daugherty Ph.D. on January 23, 2020

Are your emotional reactions holding you hostage? Understanding their origin is the first step in calming your system and regaining control and calm.

Are your emotional reactions holding you hostage? Understanding their origin is the first step in calming your system and regaining control and calm.