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Anger
The Most Misunderstood Feeling

Leah Katz Ph.D. on February 9, 2022

Because anger is so often misunderstood, many people don't learn how to be with this feeling in an effective way.

Because anger is so often misunderstood, many people don't learn how to be with this feeling in an effective way.

Meditation
Why Is It So Hard to Meditate?

Leah Katz Ph.D. on January 12, 2022

You know that science supports meditation. So why is it so hard to meditate and what can you do about it?

You know that science supports meditation. So why is it so hard to meditate and what can you do about it?

Burnout
Why Your Melancholy Makes Perfect Sense This Holiday Season

Leah Katz Ph.D. on December 22, 2021

Are you having a hard time getting into the holidays this year? Not only is that okay, but it makes perfect sense. Here's how to handle those challenging emotions.

Are you having a hard time getting into the holidays this year? Not only is that okay, but it makes perfect sense. Here's how to handle those challenging emotions.

Relationships
When Boundaries Backfire

Leah Katz Ph.D. on August 20, 2021

Setting boundaries will help improve your sense of self and relationships. But when do boundaries cross the line from healthy, to rigid and even—selfish?

Setting boundaries will help improve your sense of self and relationships. But when do boundaries cross the line from healthy, to rigid and even—selfish?

Bullying
Adult Bullying Is a Thing, Too

Leah Katz Ph.D. on February 19, 2021

Have you been bullied as an adult? Or know someone who was? Here are seven ideas for how to cope with this upsetting situation.

Have you been bullied as an adult? Or know someone who was? Here are seven ideas for how to cope with this upsetting situation.

Stress
5 Ways to Manage the Waiting Game

Leah Katz Ph.D. on November 4, 2020

Do you have a hard time with waiting? You are not alone. These ideas could help you wait with more equanimity.

Do you have a hard time with waiting? You are not alone. These ideas could help you wait with more equanimity.

Stress
Living with Chronic Stress

Leah Katz Ph.D. on August 13, 2020

Have you been dealing with ongoing stress? You're not alone. Eight straightforward ideas that can help you cope with chronic stress.

Have you been dealing with ongoing stress? You're not alone. Eight straightforward ideas that can help you cope with chronic stress.

Grit
Building Grit in This Pandemic

Leah Katz Ph.D. on July 3, 2020

Feeling thrown off course by COVID-19? Ideas for how to build grit to help get through this pandemic.

Feeling thrown off course by COVID-19? Ideas for how to build grit to help get through this pandemic.

Anxiety
How Are You Doing?

Leah Katz Ph.D. on April 1, 2020

Feeling confused about your feelings? Helpful ideas to gain emotional clarity.

Feeling confused about your feelings? Helpful ideas to gain emotional clarity.

Stress
Building Your Pandemic Toolbox

Leah Katz Ph.D. on March 23, 2020

Is your stress building up? Here are some helpful skills for coping from three different psychological schools of thought.

Is your stress building up? Here are some helpful skills for coping from three different psychological schools of thought.

Body Image
Why I Broke Up with My Scale

Leah Katz Ph.D. on March 8, 2020

Is your scale weighing you down? Why taking a break from your scale might be good for your mental well-being.

Is your scale weighing you down? Why taking a break from your scale might be good for your mental well-being.