Building Psychological Strength Podcast & blog

Getting intentional with these simple practices can help you get more out of your day. You'll be able to accomplish more, focus on what matters, and find time for fun and self-care.

You are a work in progress, continually building new skills and psychological strength. At the same timme, you have had a lot of successes that deserve to be celebrated along the way!

Worry can be problematic. Learn 3 quick tips for effectively managing worry.

Thinking is a habit shaped by our experiences. Like bad posture, thinking habits can be changed with awareness and repeated correction.

When our brains hear 'can't', they shut down. Can't keeps us from problem-solving or thinking creatively and, as a result, can hold us back from doing things we want to do. This little mindset hack can help unlock your thinking and help you reach your potential.

40% of our behaviors and 80% of our thoughts are habitual, meaning they happen outside of our intentional cntrol. Understanding the anatomy of a habit can help you change it. Learn 6 tips for effective habit change.

Acts of kindness are an excellent way to boost your mood and improve your mental and physical health. The benefits have ripple effects, too, because receiving and even witnessing acts of kindness offers similar benefits. .

We are easily distracted and taken off-course. Building attentional control and mindfulness skills is critical for staying focused on what truly matters.

Using the example of stepping in dog poop, this article highlights that how you think about a situation makes a big impact on how you feel. These two key questions can help you think in more helpful ways.

Our brains are wired to take short cuts, and judgments are a very common yet potentially problematic short cut. As a result, we are often judgmental, and that can lead to anger, sadness, guilt, etc. Mindfulness is a tool to combat judgements.