PsychFilter: What's the term for when athletes tell themselves, "come on you got this!" and it helps them play better? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Dec 20, 2009 - 16 answers

Lately, all of the things I've been doing to try to take better care of myself seem to make me feel worse. Does anyone have advice on this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2009 - 22 answers

Seeking good talk therapist in the greater Norfolk, Virginia Beach area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 - 0 answers

I have spent years reading self-help books, productivity blogs, self-help productivity blogs. I’ve found some treasured information and they have probably helped me in more ways than I’m conscious of, but… [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2008 - 10 answers

How can a self-described "lazy" person develop really effective and successful long-term work habits? [more inside]
posted by itchi23 on Jun 3, 2008 - 22 answers

Why are there no good books on relationships for teenagers? [I could use one.] [more inside]
posted by LSK on May 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I’ve just finished reading The Now Habit, an incredibly useful and inspiring book on overcoming procrastination. What’s the best approach to implementing and then retaining the strategies presented in this, or any other, book? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on Apr 28, 2008 - 9 answers

What are some "life enhancing" books/programs I should check out to help live a more successful and rewarding life? [more inside]
posted by deeman on Feb 19, 2008 - 14 answers

How does one dig up and release deep-seated rage, or any other deeply repressed (old baggage-type) emotions? [more inside]
posted by droplet on Oct 24, 2007 - 21 answers

I know I need therapy, and I intend to get it as soon as my health insurance comes through in a few weeks. I'm under a lot of strain from a pending divorce and various related financial issues. I'm not just depressed, but I have the attention span of a gnat and I get caught in horrible, tormenting chains of obsessive thoughts. This is really crippling my ability to work and bill my customers, leading to more financial stress, leading to more emotional stress, etc. What solid things can I do in the short term to focus, work and get things done without pacing, obsessing and crying a lot? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2007 - 24 answers

MedFilter: Looking for guidance on general chronic lethargic feeling (both physically and emotionally). (wordy) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 19, 2007 - 40 answers

What do I do about being (maybe) depressed when one of my issues is a complete refusal to talk to others about how I feel? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2007 - 10 answers

I've noticed a significant amount of bigotry emerging in my thinking. To be more specific, I find myself being irritated by people from a certain group and I find myself blaming their irritating-ness on their ethnicity. (Which ethnicity? I'd rather not say and I don't think it matters.) Any suggestions on how to nip this in the bud? Books? Healing your Inner Bigot? For the record, I don't think my perception is accurate. The thoughts persist though and are emerging more often to my dismay.
posted by Aghast. on Nov 30, 2006 - 32 answers

Is there a self-help book to help me cope better in social situations? [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Apr 16, 2006 - 19 answers

I have a chronically un-confident friend. I would like to find him a self-help book to teach him how to have more self-esteem. [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket on Mar 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Self-help books- helpful or hogwash? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by ttrendel on Feb 10, 2006 - 19 answers

I'm interested in finding self-help books that have actually helped people. Has anyone read a self-help book that really did significantly improve their lives (or some aspect of their lives)?
posted by INTPLibrarian on Oct 15, 2005 - 30 answers

Do self-help affirmations work? [more inside]
posted by dugnorth on Aug 11, 2005 - 19 answers

How do I learn to argue with my wife? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2005 - 41 answers