If I say the word habits, there’s a good chance that what you picture are physical behaviors… Going for a run each morning Snacking before bed Drinking six glasses of water per day Flossing But most of our habits are invisible. And it’s these invisible habits—habits of mind—that matter most for our emotional health and […]| Nick Wignall
Most people who struggle with anger don’t understand how it works.| The Friendly Mind
Which of these best describes you: I feel like the hero of my own story. I feel like a supporting character in someone else’s story. Of course, we all feel a bit of each in different circumstances and at different times. But if you squint, where you fall on this spectrum overall is a pretty […] The post The High Agency Mindset appeared first on Nick Wignall.| Nick Wignall
A reader asks: You often frame your writing as being about emotional health. But you also write about emotional intelligence, emotional resilience, emotional maturity, etc. What’s a simple way to understand the difference between all these terms? Emotional health is a broad umbrella concept that refers to how healthy or not our emotional lives are. […] The post A Brief Taxonomy of Emotional Health appeared first on Nick Wignall.| Nick Wignall
While many things can set anxiety in motion, there's one (and only one) habit that keeps you feeling anxious.| Nick Wignall
13 provocative beliefs about emotional health from psychologist and writer Nick Wignall| Nick Wignall
