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Below is a curated list of popular articles from Dr. Vilhauer’s Psychology Today blog. To view the entire blog please visit the Psychology Today website.
Why Thinking About The Future Can Make Your Life Better Now
Your future self is closer than you think and the present is where it happens. Read More…
Your Self Talk is Your Destiny—These 3 Words Matter Most
Your future depends on the story you tell yourself today. Rewrite it — and watch everything change. Read More…
Is Manifestation Magical Thinking or Real Psychology?
Thinking about what you want can make it more likely that you will achieve it. Read more…
Finding Joy: How Positive Anticipation Boosts Your Mood
Thinking about the Future is an under used tool for building emotional health. Read more…
Why Letting Go of The Inner Critic Is Such a Struggle
Keeping the enemy close—the mistake so many people make. Read more…
4 Ways to Stop Beating Yourself Up
Negative self-talk can seriously damage your self-esteem and impair your quality of life. Learn how to free yourself of the inner critic. Read more…
What to do when you can’t stop thinking about something.
Negative rumination robs you of your present moment well-being and over time can lead to serious problems like depression or anxiety. Here’s what you can do to regain control. Read more…
One Exercise Sure to Make You Feel Better About Yourself
One simple exercise can help you build the strength to disengage from a negative thought stream so you can improve how you see yourself in the world. Read more…
How to Move On From An Ex You Still Love
Nothing can keep you from moving on to a better future than a lingering relationship wound. There are some concrete steps you can take that will facilitate the healing process. Read more…