Joel Minden, PhD

4 Ways to Finish the Semester Strong

Overwhelmed by the last few weeks before finals? Some simple changes can have a big impact.

Overwhelmed by the last few weeks before finals? Some simple changes can have a big impact.

How Much Does Homework Matter in Therapy?

What research reveals about the work you do outside of therapy sessions.

What research reveals about the work you do outside of therapy sessions.

Prove It: Overcome Negative Thinking with Targeted Action

If it's difficult to restructure unrealistic thoughts, support new beliefs with evidence: change your behavior first.

If it's difficult to restructure unrealistic thoughts, support new beliefs with evidence: change your behavior first.

Productivity Boosters

9 simple tips to get things done and be efficient.

9 simple tips to get things done and be efficient.

Do More, Feel Better

Overwhelmed by sadness, negative thinking, and passivity? Use activity as a behavioral antidepressant.

Overwhelmed by sadness, negative thinking, and passivity? Use activity as a behavioral antidepressant.

Beat Procrastination in 3 Steps

Are you a procrastination expert? Use behavioral strategies to get things done.

Are you a procrastination expert? Use behavioral strategies to get things done.

A Productive Way to Think About Social Anxiety

Most concerns about social anxiety are unproductive. Here's what to do instead.

Most concerns about social anxiety are unproductive. Here's what to do instead.

The Problem With Positive Thinking

Does positive thinking lead to greater happiness? If only it were that simple. When negative thinking gets you down, here’s what to do instead.

Does positive thinking lead to greater happiness? If only it were that simple. When negative thinking gets you down, here’s what to do instead.

But It Worked for Me: The Value of Self-Experimentation

We all have patterns of behavior we'd like to change. Here's how to approach those changes like a scientist.

We all have patterns of behavior we'd like to change. Here's how to approach those changes like a scientist.

9 Ways to Convince (or Trick) Yourself to Start Working Out

If you're having trouble finding the time or energy to exercise, here are some practical strategies to increase exercise behavior and motivation.

If you're having trouble finding the time or energy to exercise, here are some practical strategies to increase exercise behavior and motivation.