Emotional Toolbox Archives

Motivation Monday: Hard Times Strengthen Soft Souls (Free wallpaper: mobile, desktop, art print)

Every time you're feeling down, pick up your phone.

Happy Today: The Lost Habit of Staying Present

Focus on being happy, just for today. Then do it again tomorrow.

Why Your Life is a Broken Record (And How to Fix It)

Having a routine can help make your life easy. It can also make you very, very unhappy.

Brain Training: Why Mindfulness Matters

When we don't train for the surprisingly strenuous task of controlling our own thoughts and emotions, we can't enforce any control over our attention, our reactions, and how we perceive our lives.

Don’t Be a Dick: The False Virtues of the Classic Alpha Male

Many guys don't think they can be an "alpha male" because they're not arrogant jerks. There is another way.

10 Things You Won’t Understand About Being an Adult — Until You Grow Up

Life isn't a test, it's a lesson.

The Importance of Learning to Say No & The Power of Learning to Say Yes

We find ourselves in a funny situation these days: We say "yes" to all the annoying schedule stretching requests, but say "no" to all the things that will help us grow as individuals.

Motivational Monday: Fear Not and You Shall Not Be Afraid [Wallpaper]

Your life is as you perceive it. Don't choose fear.

From the Psychotherapist: What Time Taught Me About Love

Relationships, especially at this time in our life, can be a mess. Psychotherapist Steven Bernstein reflects on what he's learned.