self-improvement

A white figure is seen approaching a black shadow-beast stretching out onto a blue background with white scratches. The beast lashes out in a hostile display, fangs bared, needle-like claws drawn and held up in a slicing gesture, whilst the white figure offers it red flowers tied in yellow paper as a sign of peace -- a perhaps healing.

Shadow Work vs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Uncovering Paths to Inner Growth

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Is Shadow Work A Trending Phenomenon Reborn from the annals of history or a subset of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?…

March 24, 2024

from the tagged of Mindvalley showing how woman is peaceful doing yoga

Mindvalley Is A School on How To Create Your Own Sanctuary

Michael Slade, University of Texas at San Antonio

Working on yourself is something everyone can use help with. This learning program can be a great resource for starting.…

April 6, 2022

Gray-scale photo of a woman holding her hand in front of her eyes for an article about self-confidence.

3 Mindsets That Are Crucial To Improving Your Self-Confidence

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Bettering one's self-esteem is no easy feat, but if you adhere to these ways of thinking, you might just see yourself in a more positive light.…

January 5, 2022

An illustration of Reese Regan for an article about her YouTube channel basicallyreese. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

Basicallyreese Is a Great YouTuber To Watch for Self-Improvement Content

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Trying to be a better you? Check out Reese Regan’s online channel for inspiration.…

April 9, 2021

In an article about weightlifting, an illustration of a person working out

How Weightlifting Helped Me Become a Better Version of Myself

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

Not only is lifting weights good for your health, but it can help cultivate a sense of confidence and self-leadership that can drastically improve your life.…

June 8, 2020

Popping Pills and Other Avenues of Self-Improvement

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

There's no shame in medicating.…

December 9, 2019

How Journaling Helped Me Cope With My Anger

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

It may sound like a cliché to "journal away your feelings," but maybe there's a reason for that.…

August 19, 2019

Suggestions