What if I told you that meditation doesn't have to be all about emptying your mind or sitting in an uncomfortable position? What if I told you that meditation can be a powerful tool to improve your life in more ways than you might think? Let's explore meditation in a new light, and you might find that it's a practice worth giving a second chance.

When it comes to dealing with shame, it's essential to approach it with compassion and understanding. Easier said than done, right? Here’s the thing…you are not alone in having it, and avoiding it won’t make it go away. So, if you are ready to step outside of the shame shadow, read on!

Ready to master the art of juggling assignments, responsibilities, socializing, and maybe even catching a few winks of sleep? Welcome to the ultimate guide on living a balanced life – a true masterpiece for anyone seeking to thrive without losing their sanity.

Imposter syndrome affects people, in spite of success…often those with the highest achievements feel it the most. Learn some key insights about this sneaky thought pattern, and how to beat it to feel and embrace your worth!

DEARMAN is a highly effective strategy of communication, from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which will improve your relationships, supercharge your assertiveness, and transform your confidence. Best part: it’s easy! We teach you how…here.

The desire to make others happy and maintain harmonious relationships works, so no wonder it has solidified itself as a behavior pattern! But when caring for others crosses the line into seeking validation or sacrificing yourself, it can become very problematic…quickly. And…stopping something that has worked in the past, can feel nearly impossible.

Your brain may be reeling from the low light, weather-induced hibernation, or the extra burden of braving treacherous weather. So, let’s take a brain-based (and surprisingly easy!) approach to feel better.

At humanest, we just give you the therapy tools directly! You try them, then if you want support applying them in your life, connect free and anonymously, with 1000s of others practicing these tools in their lives.

Therapist China Hill-LoBue explains what questions to ask potential therapists to ensure you feel safe and understood. Looking for a therapist who looks the same as us is natural, but it can limit our choices and even stop us seeking therapy. But by asking the right questions it’s perfectly possible to find a great match with someone we may not have chosen at first sight.

Did you know that procrastination is not an organizational problem, it’s an emotional problem. So instead of giving you tips on how to write a better to-do list, we’ve got some different advice…

If you’ve taken our quiz you’ll have discovered how much anxiety is affecting your life. The question now is, what do you do about it? Here, we round up six of our therapists’ favorite CBT teachings to help you get started.

Family gatherings can be some of the best times of our lives. But they can also go badly wrong. Opinions, rivalry, grievances, and grudges collide and thoughts that would normally be kept in check can boil over under the pressure (especially if alcohol is in the mix!) The good news is that you’re in control. Not of other people, but of yourself—your actions and reactions. Here are 6 top tips to get through the day drama-free and give yourself the gift of peace.

It’s much easier to study and perform when you’re free from anxiety and stress, and feel relaxed and calm. The key is to learn to manage your emotions so you can concentrate and do your best work.

Here are 12 tips to help you do just that.

In our hearts, most of us don't crave things; we crave generous acts of connection. You have the power to create a domino effect of feel-good vibes all around you. Right now.

Anxiety in small doses is useful—it exists to warn us of danger, and the adrenaline and cortisol it creates can be helpful when preparing for an event, like an exam or a performance. But anxiety can take on a life of its own, and when it does, it is no longer helpful, can be counterproductive, and actually even harmful in and of itself.

Here are 10 clinically proven ways that can help you get control of your anxiety in the moment. They are taken from scientifically-backed therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Journaling can be a hugely valuable tool in helping us track our symptoms, recognize our triggers and identify negative thought or behavior patterns. It’s all insight, and every new insight is invaluable in shaping our personal growth.

If you’re new to journaling, though, it can be hard to know where to begin. The following is a simple practice that you can work through to start untangling those anxious or depressive thoughts – and take action so you feel more in control. Here is a simple beginner's journaling practice.

If you’ve heard of self-care, you’ve probably heard about setting boundaries. And maybe you’ve learned how to set boundaries with your partners, friends, bosses, and families. Communicating our needs to others is an integral part of maintaining healthy relationships.

But what does it mean to create boundaries with ourselves? Setting and maintaining boundaries with ourselves can help us feel more in control with our lives. They are a way of showing ourselves love and respect. Here’s how you can start.

Are you a student feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. The pressure of the academic workload, combined with so many lifestyle changes, can conspire to break down your defenses and make you less able to cope like you used to.

When everything feels too much it can be hard to know which bit of the puzzle to tackle first. Here are eight steps you can follow to get a better handle on things.

Contrary to what you may think, self-esteem is not set in stone. Yes, it was formed as a result of a lifetime of experiences. But the great news is it doesn’t take a lifetime to change it! It is perfectly possible to improve your self-esteem in a matter of months using a few simple practices.

Here are eight completely do-able ways to start improving your self-esteem TODAY!

If you want to beat your anxiety, it helps to understand it. Once you know why anxiety occurs, it’s much easier to ‘talk to your brain’ and calm it down. These 10 eye-opening facts about your brain will transform how you handle an anxiety spiral.