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In this article, I discuss whether being honest is likely to produce positive outcomes.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes.

‘Honesty is the best policy’ guides people toward making it a practice to tell the truth. However, given how often people lie or withhold facts, many people do not follow this policy. This leads one to wonder whether being hones...


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In this article, I discuss two ways that appreciating can be good for your mood.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes.

Reminding yourself of what you appreciate is a reliable way to bring yourself out of the dumps when you’re having a bad day. It is such an effective mood-booster that therapists recommend that their clients do this exercise regularly t...


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In this article, I discuss how planning and executing steps are keys for success in therapy.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes.

Dr. Michael Yapko, author of many influential books including Breaking the patterns of depression and Depression is contagious, discussed at a recent talk an unusual homework assignment which he gives to his clients. He ask...


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