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From procrastination and self-awareness to neurodiversity and narrative.

Autism
“Thoughts Are Not Feelings” Is Bad Psychological Advice

Devon Price Ph.D. on October 1, 2022

A Personal Perspective: We know that the mind and the body are one inseparable whole. So why do we keep trying to distinguish between emotions and thoughts?

A Personal Perspective: We know that the mind and the body are one inseparable whole. So why do we keep trying to distinguish between emotions and thoughts?

Mindfulness
My Autistic Journey Into Mindfulness

Devon Price Ph.D. on July 4, 2022

A Personal Perspective: As an autistic person, I have often coped with sensory and social overwhelm by dissociating. This has protected me but caused significant pain. Mindfulness offers a way out.

A Personal Perspective: As an autistic person, I have often coped with sensory and social overwhelm by dissociating. This has protected me but caused significant pain. Mindfulness offers a way out.

Career
5 Tips for Resisting the "Laziness Lie"

Devon Price Ph.D. on March 4, 2021

No one chooses to lack motivation; if someone is struggling to get tasks done, there's a good reason. Let's take a closer look at the science, and unlearn our biases.

No one chooses to lack motivation; if someone is struggling to get tasks done, there's a good reason. Let's take a closer look at the science, and unlearn our biases.

Career
The Science of How to Write a Lot

Devon Price Ph.D. on December 5, 2020

Creativity comes when you consistently make time for it—and when you trust that your effort will pay off over time. It isn’t magic. It's a habit your practice every day.

Creativity comes when you consistently make time for it—and when you trust that your effort will pay off over time. It isn’t magic. It's a habit your practice every day.

Self-Help
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy

Devon Price Ph.D. on November 16, 2020

Therapy isn't a magic bullet; it's a collaborative relationship between two flawed, unique individuals. Here's how to get the most out of your therapeutic relationship.

Therapy isn't a magic bullet; it's a collaborative relationship between two flawed, unique individuals. Here's how to get the most out of your therapeutic relationship.

Trauma
'Staying Informed' Shouldn't Be Traumatic

Devon Price Ph.D. on November 3, 2020

In the age of doom scrolling, people equate “staying informed” with “constantly retraumatizing yourself with nonstop negative information." But you can break the cycle.

In the age of doom scrolling, people equate “staying informed” with “constantly retraumatizing yourself with nonstop negative information." But you can break the cycle.

A person looking overwhelmed, sitting with their hands covering their face.
Burnout
Want to Prevent "Laziness?" Context Is Key

Devon Price Ph.D. on October 25, 2020

Research has shown time and time again that if you want to motivate people to take action, shame and judgment are not the way to go.

Research has shown time and time again that if you want to motivate people to take action, shame and judgment are not the way to go.