Learn about the harmful effects of mental gymnastics and over-rationalization on our lives. Let’s examine the ways this pattern of thinking can be detrimental, and discover helpful tips to break free from this cycle. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post Mental Gymnastics: 7 Self-Sabotaging Effects of Over-Rationalization appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

Are you tired of dealing with people who you find to be stupid or difficult to handle? While it may be frustrating to interact with individuals who seem irrational, stubborn, or annoying, the truth is that we have to deal with all kinds of people in our daily lives. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post How To Deal With Stupid People appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

Learn about the psychology behind sighing and how we can use “cyclic sighing” techniques to relieve stress, anxiety, and fatigue. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post Cyclic Sighing: Breathe Out the Bad appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

What does it mean to be a Renaissance man? Here’s why you should strive to cultivate multiple interests and grow yourself as a complete human being. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post Renaissance Man: Why You Should Cultivate Multiple Interests appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

Are you committed to self-improvement? Sign a contract with yourself to fortify your determination and motivation. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post Self-Improvement Contract (PDF) appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

Too much stress, not enough time? Check out these simple and easy stress relievers that you can do whenever and wherever. Finding ways to relieve stress is absolutely crucial in today’s chaotic world. We are expected to be busy, work-a-holic machines, but we often need to take a step back and remind ourselves that we are living, thinking, and feeling human beings. There is more to life than work and being “productive.” If you don’t know how to relax or unwind, then you’ll always feel as if you are caught in the whirlwinds of life. Stress is defined as a physical, mental, or emotional respon ..read more

Create a timeline for your goals. What would you like to accomplish within the next day, week, month, year, and decade? Download this worksheet and fill it out! This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post Goals Timeline (PDF) appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

Here are the best articles published at The Emotion Machine in 2022, as well as my “end-of-the-year” thoughts and a list of books I’ve read. Congratulations for making it another year around the sun. New Years is always the perfect time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future. I hope you’re taking this opportunity to do some inventory in your life and decide how to best move forward, no matter where you currently find yourself. It’s important to remind everyone that self-improvement is a long-term journey. I often joke that, “I’m in a never-ending process of getting my $@! together ..read more

The “New Years Worksheet” is an easy one-page download designed to prepare your mindset before entering the new year. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post New Years Worksheet (PDF) appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more

We often have multiple goals and projects going on at the same time. “Goal shelving” is taking a temporary break from certain goals so that we can focus on what matters most in our current situation. This content is for Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime members only. Join Here The post Goal Shelving: When to Put Projects on the Backburner appeared first on The Emotion Machine ..read more