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4 Strategies to Let Go of Perfectionistic Tendencies
Perfectionism is a trait people typically develop early in life, but you can loosen its hold at any age. The following strategies can help you find the middle place.
Why It’s Important to Give Yourself Permission to Cocoon After a Loss
In this excerpt from Do Loss: A New Way to Move Through Change, author Sue Deagle shares six essential strategies for navigating loss, from respecting your messy emotions to accepting help without guilt.
How to Turn Down Food Noise
Interventions to free your mind from obsessing about food.
Struggling With Perfectionism? Try These Strategies to Loosen Its Hold
Feelings of not being good enough can lead to a drive for perfection that can in turn contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Learn strategies for finding relief.
The Awkwardness Principle
When you’re making a change, feeling uncomfortable is probably a good sign.
9 Tips to Overcome People-Pleasing
Giving up the people-pleasing habit takes time, but the rewards are myriad. Get started on the path to greater integrity and self-care with these strategies.
Why Do Some of Us Become People-Pleasers?
People-pleasing can often be trigged by childhood trauma and environmental expectations. Learn more.
The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser
Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.
Less Is More
EL‘s editor in chief on how to slow down — and why simplifying is more important than it’s ever been.
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser
Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.
How Embodiment Can Help You Reclaim Your Body’s Wisdom
In her new book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, psychologist Diana Hill, PhD, explores how practicing embodiment can be a powerful source of vitality.
5 Strategies for Coping With a Narcissist
Try the following tips when dealing with a narcissistic personality.
Move Your Body Through Grief
Learn how physical movement can be used as a tool to help transform your grief.
Moving Through Grief
Our fitness editor reflects on how practicing grief movement helped her stay present during personal loss.
Overwhelmed By Your New Year’s Resolutions?
Here are some tips to reflect on your progress and find the grace to adapt your goals — or even let go of them — with intention.
Why Inclusive Language Matters
Language is constantly evolving. Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim, PhD, explains why inclusive language matters, how to use it — and how to keep up with the times.
How to Avoid Toxic Competitiveness
Toxic competitiveness may lead to relationship issues and stagnation. Practicing self-acceptance and gratitude can relieve the pressure.
Going to a Party? How to Talk to 6 Different Personality Types
From the narcissist to the cheerleader, learn how to navigate some common party personality types — and turn small talk into conversations you actually enjoy.
What Is Moral Injury — and How Is It Different from PTSD?
Sometimes we’re forced to do something that goes against our conscience or moral compass. The damage this can cause to our beliefs, values, or ethical code of conduct can be long lasting.
5 Ways to Practice Humility
A Soto Zen teacher on how humility can create connection — with others and yourself.
The Power of Self-Acceptance
Embracing yourself, just as you are, can help you get out of your own way.