Friday Fix: Episode 244 Your brain lies to you. But its tough to recognize those lies sometimes. Your brain will convince you that you messed everything up or that no one likes you. Verywell / Julie Bang. Or it will trick you into thinking it can predict the future and tell you something terrible will happen. Your brain will also tell your body to give up before you better stop....

There were concerns about everything fromprivacy to credibility. But online therapy has become mainstream over the past few years. And its no wonder why. Verywell / Julie Bang Some online therapy sites takeinsurance. Others offer subscription services. Some sites allow you to message a therapist throughout the day, while others offer video appointments only. Fortunately, many reputable providers can treat various mental health issues effectively online. Depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and even relationship problems can now be addressed with online treatment....

By mid-January, most people consider their resolutions failed. But you dont have to do that. Sometimes that starts with changing the way you word your resolution. Verywell / Julie Bang A few simple shifts in how you set your goal can set you up for success. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, c’mon leave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

Friday Fix: Episode 216 Sometimes, practicinggratitudecan feel a little bit like a chore. But there are gratitude practices that can help you feel thankful every day. And that can have huge benefits for your health, your relationships, and your happiness level. Verywell / Julie Bang After all, its easy totake people for granted. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

But, there are also lifestyle changes that can sometimes provide effective relief from symptoms. Something as simple as growing a garden can sometimes be an effective way to improve mood andreduce stress. You might not necessarily need to grow an outdoor garden to benefit, however. Verywell / Julie Bang Growing a container garden on a patio or even just growing an indoor plant might also be effective. it’s possible for you to discover easy-to-care-for plants that suit your lifestyle....

Sometimes, we dont know how to build up the courage to ask. At other times, we arent sure what to say. If we dont ask for help effectively, we rarely get positive results. Verywell / Julie Bang That can deter us from asking for help in the future. Fortunately, there are some things you might do to make asking for help feel a little less uncomfortable. With each successful request, you might build thecourageto ask for help again....

Friday Fix: Episode 166 Do you ever feel like your braincant possibly make one more decision? Do simple choices feel overwhelming sometimes? If so, you might be experiencing decision fatigue. Verywell / Julie Bang Its a real problem that can affect all of us. Our decision-making mental muscles only have so much energy. And when those reserves are depleted, decision-making can go downhill fast. For some people, decision fatigue causes them tomake poor choices....

More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Episode Transcript Welcome toThe Verywell Mind Podcast.Im Amy Morin. Verywell / Julie Bang Im also a psychotherapist and a best-selling author of five books on mental strength. My newest book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Dont Do Workbook is now on sale. Youre listening to the Friday Fix....

Friday Fix: Episode 206 We all make poor decisions sometimes. But we often blame those bad decisions on not having enough information. Emotions should play a role in our decisions. Verywell / Julie Bang But, if they play too big of a role, well make poor choices. Logic should also play a role indecision-making. But if we base our choices on logic alone, well also make mistakes. We make our best decisions when we balance logic withemotion....

When we feel shame, we want to hide from everyone. And it can lead to isolation and suffering. Its a frequent topic of conversation in therapy. Verywell / Julie Bang Sometimes shame stemsfrom past trauma. At other times,it is triggered by feelingsof not being good enough. Fortunately, there are steps you’re free to take to address your shame. And when you do, you might begin to thrive. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms....

Unfortunately, our attempts to avoid feeling uncomfortable dont actually work. There’s good news, though: some science-backed strategies can help you break procrastination. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. Verywell / Julie Bang If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Download the Transcript If You Liked This Episode, You Might Also Like These Episodes:

Friday Fix: Episode 88 Why would a med student party all night before a big test? Self-sabotage is a strange concept. Yet, more often than not, the biggest hurdle to achievement is ourselves. Verywell / Julie Bang We sabotage ourselves in some pretty clever ways. Its a phenomenon I see quite often as a therapist. Yet, some people dont even realize theyre doing it. Why on earth would we blow our own chances of success?...

Casinos keep people gambling at their tables longer bymaking the tabletops red. Those are just a couple of fascinating examples of how color affects behavior. You might not spend much time thinking about the colors that surround you. Verywell / Julie Bang Perhaps the wall color came with the apartment. And maybe you bought your car based on what was on sale. But the colors around you’re free to impact you more than you might think....