May 17

Self-Compassion A Healthier Way Of Relating To Yourself

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This website provides information about self-compassion, and is intended for students, researchers, and the general public. http://www.self-compassion.org/

Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor in Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin.
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October 01

How To Improve Your Self-Control

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"It's all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back." ~Mick Jagger

New research suggests self-control can be improved using abstract reasoning.

Temptation comes in many forms, often so potent, so animal, that it seems impossible to resist. Eating too much, drinking too much, spending too much or letting the heart rule the head. We get instant messages from deep in the gut that resonate through the mind, trying to dictate our behaviour.

This post covers:

  1. Evidence that abstract thinking improves self-control.
  2. How personality and the situation affect self-control.
  3. How to improve your self-control.
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September 29

Psychological Self-Help

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Psychological self-help
This free online book, written by Clayton E. Tucker-Ladd and hosted by the US-based Self-Help Foundation, is concerned with psychological self-help and aims to educate the lay reader in the methods of coping with everyday psychological issues. The text is provided in HTML format and extends to fifteen chapters. Its two main sections are (i) understanding the solution and the problem and (ii) how to apply self-help methods. The book is provided free but the author has supplied a PayPal donation facility. The book should be useful for students, researchers and teachers. Intute.ac.uk
http://psychologicalselfhelp.org/