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Opting Out of the Holiday Stress Olympics
The holidays don’t always have to be a crisis, let’s stop treating them like one.
13 hrs ago • 
Dr. Samantha Boardman
The Past Explains You, But It Doesn’t Define You
Why early experiences matter less than we think and what matters more.
Nov 7 • 
Dr. Samantha Boardman
The Leaf Blower Mindset
Shifting your problems onto others backfires. Here’s what to do instead.
Oct 29 • 
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I’m Not Anti-therapy. I Am Anti-therapy Culture.
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Maybe You Don’t Need to Talk to Someone
Mar 17, 2023 • Dr. Samantha Boardman
How We Talk About Mental Health Matters
Sep 26, 2023 • Dr. Samantha Boardman
This Is How to Stop Ruminating
Feb 22, 2023 • Dr. Samantha Boardman
A Cure for Popcorn Brain
Mar 26 • Dr. Samantha Boardman
The Uplift Effect: 6 Micro-Acts to Brighten Your Day Every Day
Oct 10, 2024 • Dr. Samantha Boardman
Sorry, Pessimism Isn’t Wisdom
How to avoid the realism trap and use optimism as a strategic advantage.
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The Tyranny of the Tracker: When Numbers Take Over Our Lives
Data can guide us but the moments that matter most aren’t measured; they’re lived.
Oct 2 • 
Dr. Samantha Boardman
A Simple Rule to Shift Your Perspective
Words have power, don’t let them be all powerful.
Sep 18 • 
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Stop Making Such a Big Deal About Going Back to School
Let September spark potential instead of panic.
Aug 13 • 
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How Psychobabble Is Ruining Our Relationships
What happens when we stop listening and start diagnosing.
Aug 7 • 
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I’m Not Anti-therapy. I Am Anti-therapy Culture.
Therapy is a tool, not a lifestyle. Here are 15 simple, evidence-backed activities that boost resilience—no couch time necessary.
Jul 23 • 
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The Confidence Paradox
Why feeling ready is overrated.
Jul 10 • 
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