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psychacksApr 3, 2026Turning Inertia into Momentum: A Practical Guide to Winning in Life
Self-DevelopmentPsychological inertiaPsychological momentumThreshold of achievementWin chains- psychacksDec 5, 2025
Reframing Relationship Resentment: Why Men Give When Women Take
RelationshipsValue exchange in relationshipsPerceived lack of parityReframing problemsLocus of responsibility - psychacksOct 3, 2025
You Are a Parking Space: Overcoming Unnecessary Suffering Through Detachment and Identity Re-evaluation
Self-DevelopmentUnnecessary sufferingInappropriate attachmentNarcissistic injuryIdentity boundaries 
HealthyGamerGGAug 10, 2025The Neuroscience of Intrinsic Motivation: Why Productivity Hacks Sabotage Your Drive
PsychologyIntrinsic motivationExtrinsic motivationUndermining effectProductivity hacks
hubermanlabApr 17, 2025The Science of Endurance: Optimizing Mental and Physical Capacity for Sustained Performance
HealthATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)PhosphocreatineGlucoseGlycogen- hubermanlabMar 13, 2025
Optimizing Energy, Immunity, and Stress Response through Cortisol and Adrenaline Regulation
HealthCortisolEpinephrine (Adrenaline)NorepinephrineSteroid hormone - hubermanlabDec 19, 2024
The Neurobiology of Focus, Attention, and Gated Brain Plasticity
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityNervous systemNeurochemicalsEpinephrine (Adrenaline) - HealthyGamerGGApr 27, 2023
Gaining Control in a Chaotic World: The Philosophy of Action Over Outcome
Self-DevelopmentExistential depressionHopelessnessDespairInformation Age overload 
DocSnipesApr 5, 2023Vulnerability Awareness: Identifying, Mitigating, and Preventing Distress in Mental Health
PsychologyVulnerabilityHPA axisStress response systemRadical acceptance- psychacksJan 7, 2023
Three Tips to Deal with Gossip: How to Survive the Rumor Mill and Reclaim Your Peace
PsychologyMalicious gossipRumor millReputation managementSocial perception - DocSnipesSep 26, 2022
10 Tips to Prevent Relapse into Codependency: Recovery Tools and Strategies
PsychologyCodependencyRelapse preventionAttachment issuesSense of safety - HealthyGamerGGMar 17, 2022
Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Past Success and Current Struggle: The Psychology of External vs. Internal Validation
PsychologyExternal ValidationInternal ValidationSelf-EsteemConditional Love 
DrTraceyMarksMar 2, 2022Locus of Control: Understanding Internal vs. External and Cultivating Personal Agency
PsychologyLocus of ControlInternal Locus of ControlExternal Locus of ControlAgency- hubermanlabDec 6, 2021
The Modern Neuroscience of Fear and Trauma: Mechanisms and Extinction Tools
NeuroscienceNeuroscience of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Neural circuits - psychacksNov 30, 2021
Reclaiming Emotional Power: Why Offense is Taken, Not Given
PsychologyLocus of controlEmotional regulationCognitive reappraisalMindfulness - psychacksOct 15, 2021
The Three Keys to Effective Boundary Setting: Teaching Others How to Love and Respect You
PsychologyBoundary settingTarget behaviorSpecificity in communicationActionable timeline - psychacksJul 23, 2021
Overcoming the Fear of Disappointment: Distinguishing Justified from Unjustified Expectations
PsychologyFear of disappointmentPeople-pleasingAgreeable personality typesChronic worrying - DocSnipesJun 28, 2021
Realistic Thinking Quickstart Guide: Assessing Situations and Making Informed Decisions
Self-DevelopmentRealistic assessmentReasonable goalsReasonable expectationsWise mind thinking - hubermanlabJun 7, 2021
How to Build Endurance in Your Brain & Body: Neural & Physiological Mechanisms
HealthATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)MitochondriaPhosphocreatineGlucose 
NewEconomicThinkingFeb 10, 2021The Banality and Necessity of Bubbles: Venture Capital, Innovation, and Economic Transformation
FinanceFinancial bubblesMomentum investingHerding behaviorDecoupling from cash flow- DrTraceyMarksMar 20, 2020
Managing COVID-19 Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Mental Well-being During a Pandemic
HealthCoronavirus anxietyPandemic panicSocial distancingIsolation (psychological) - HealthyGamerGGMar 10, 2020
The Internal Landscape of Internet Conflict: Misrepresentation, Suffering, and the Illusion of External Control
PsychologyInternet conflictStraw man argumentMisrepresentationPersonal attack masquerading as analysis - DocSnipesFeb 28, 2020
Navigating Uncertainty: Practical Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience
PsychologyStress managementUncertainty toleranceCognitive bias (negative focus)Positive reframing - HealthyGamerGGDec 24, 2019
Overcoming Avoidance, Shame, and External Control Through Truthfulness and Self-Responsibility
PsychologyAvoidanceProcrastinationFear of conflictEmotional weight - HealthyGamerGGNov 9, 2019
How to Accept Failure, Practice Self-Compassion, and Overcome the Belief of Being a Failure
Self-DevelopmentAcceptance of FailureSelf-EntitlementKarma Phala (Fruits of Action)Karma (Action) - DocSnipesJun 3, 2019
Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment: Erikson's Developmental Stages, Self-Esteem, and Social Functioning
PsychologyPsychosocial Developmental StagesTrust vs. MistrustAutonomy vs. Shame and DoubtInitiative vs. Guilt - DocSnipesMay 23, 2019
NCMHCE Exam Review: Comprehensive Assessment in Counseling Practice
PsychologyComprehensive AssessmentProvisional DiagnosisMental Status Exam (MSE)Differential Diagnosis - NewEconomicThinkingMar 20, 2019
The Future of Work: Navigating Automation, Globalization, and the Shift to Human-Centric Jobs
EconomicsAutomatable workplace capacitiesThe Great Transformation (Polanyi)Locus of value creationComputerization - DocSnipesJul 12, 2018
Cognitive Interventions: Practical Tools to Defeat Depression & Anxiety Through Thought Restructuring
PsychologyCognitive InterventionsEmotional InterventionsPerceptionsAttributions - DocSnipesMar 1, 2018
Comprehensive Assessment Strategies for Addiction Counselor Certification Exam
PsychologyAssessment processRapport buildingCollateral informationCo-occurring disorders - DocSnipesMar 1, 2018
Comprehensive Treatment Planning for Depressive Symptoms: Assessment, Causes, and Interventions
HealthDepressive symptomsEarly interventionNeurochemical imbalancesAttributional style - DocSnipesNov 17, 2017
Utilizing Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM, LOCUS, FARS) for Effective Treatment Planning and Insurance Compliance
PsychologyPatient Placement Criteria (PPC)Level of Care Guidelines (LOCG)ASAM CriteriaLOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System) - DocSnipesSep 1, 2017
Walking the Middle Path: Balancing Locus of Control and Attributions for Trauma Healing and Mental Well-being
PsychologyLocus of Control (Internal/External)Attributions (Global/Specific, Internal/External, Changeable/Unchangeable)EmpowermentPowerlessness - DocSnipesAug 4, 2016
Mastering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tools for Enhanced Happiness and Well-being
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Thinking ErrorsCognitive DistortionsCore Beliefs - psychacks
Transforming Responsibilities: The Power of 'Choose To' Over 'Have To'
PsychologyCognitive reframingLocus of controlPerception managementMental discipline - psychacks
Three Years of Psychacks: The Power of Unwavering Commitment and Sustainable Growth
Self-DevelopmentCommitment fulfillmentSustainable growthIterative developmentLocus of control - psychacks
How to Keep Your Cool: The Psychology of Taking Offense and Emotional Control
PsychologyOffense-takingEmotional regulationComplicit ascentCognitive appraisal - hubermanlab
Optimizing Health with Light: Mechanisms, Protocols, and Therapeutic Applications
HealthPhototherapyWavelengths of lightElectromagnetic energyATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) - psychacks
Setting Effective Boundaries: Leveraging Personal Agency and Consequences
PsychologyEffective boundary settingIneffective boundary settingReactance (psychological phenomenon)Personal autonomy - psychacks
Applied Stoicism: Redefining Good and Bad by Mastering Desire and Aversion
PsychologyApplied StoicismEgocentricityDesireAversion