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Experts agree, the key to happiness is finding ways to savor the good times. In this blog post, Dr. Amy shares the work of neuropsychologist Rick Hanson and offers his tips for finding a way to hold onto those joyful feelings.
It’s no secret that Dr. Amy is a huge fan of the Gottman’s and their work with relationships. In this blog post, she recommends some free resources to help you tap into the Gottman’s teachings in order to help you improve your own relationships.
In this post, Dr. Amy explains that it is important to connect with an aging loved one: you’ll get to know them better, you’ll strengthen your relationship, and create genuine memories in the process. Read on for communication tips and questions you can ask to get the conversations rolling.
In this article, Dr. Amy explores the differences between worry, stress, and anxiety and she explains how to recognize the symptoms of each and gives readers tips on how to move past them.
Laughter is a great form of stress relief, and that’s no joke! In this post, Dr. Amy explains the mental and physical benefits of laughing your ass off and invites you to participate in National #LetsLaughDay.
While the internet can enrich our lives and make many things more convenient, studies show that over-exposure to screens makes us less healthy and happy. In this post, Dr. Amy advocates for less screen time and offers suggestions to help you unplug and find the joy outside of your screen.
Feel like social distancing has cost you some friendships? You’re not alone! In this blog post, Dr. Amy explains the general rules of friendship and the good habits you need to develop if you want to make, sustain or deepen your friendships.
It can be hard to simply switch our brains to “thinking positive thoughts,” because those thoughts sometimes… can feel fake. In this post, Dr. Amy walks you through the steps to reframe your thoughts to be more positive without feeling like you are lying to yourself.
Friendships are more important than we realize, they boost your happiness and ease your stress. Just like in a romantic relationship, friendships flourish when you nurture them, read on to discover Dr. Amy’s tips for celebrating your friends.
In this blog post, Dr. Amy explains that by consciously choosing positive self-talk, we can actually reprogram our brains to make ourselves less stressed and happier.
When we talk about “resolutions,” like lose ten pounds, start a podcast or get a promotion at work, what we’re really talking about are goals that require us to acquire a new habit. In this post, Dr. Amy explains the best ways to start a new healthy habit and how to keep that healthy habit going.
Recently, Dr. Amy Keller joined with local Pasadena wellness experts to discuss ways to Strengthen, Cope, and Heal during these challenging times. She's proud and excited to be able to share that talk with you now. Enjoy!
There is only one month left in 2021! No matter how the year has been for you so far, there’s still time to finish strong. Dr. Amy shares some tips for ending the year on a positive note!
The family that plays together, stays together! Dr. Amy explains how you can make the holidays feel fun and easy with these family friendly game suggestions.
Life is starting to move fast: the holidays are approaching, COVID, travel plans, family obligations, “supply chain issues”. AAAAAAAH! The best way to handle life’s anxieties and frustrations? Be Kind! You won’t just be making life nicer for another person, you’ll be helping yourself, too. Dr. Amy explains how a little kindness can go a long way - for everyone.
With Halloween right around the corner, ‘tis the season for things that scare us. In some cases, the scariest aspect of a film is not a ghost or a monster, but someone much more human and close to the main character. Read on to see Dr. Amy’s nominees for the scariest relationships on the silver screen!
Dr. Amy loves a good checklist! She believes in them so much that she included a checklist at the end of each chapter in her new book, GetReal, GetGOING: The Definitive Roadmap to Starting the Private Practice of Your Dreams! Read on to discover how checklists can help you stay organized and achieve your goals.
Today is national #TrainYourBrain day and Dr. Amy celebrates with a closer look at the Muse, piece of innovative wearable tech that helps you meditate better. Read on to check out Dr. Amy's interview with a Muse user!
In this post, Dr. Amy discusses Judson Brewer’s book, The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits, and how you can transform your bad habits into a good ones.
We’re celebrating #InternationalPodcastDay with three podcasts featuring of Dr. Amy’s favorite relationship guru’s - The Gottmans!
