Mental & Emotional Health Archives

How to Handle Criticism: 8 Ways to Stay Grounded & Composed

Learn how to handle criticism with grace and even use it to your advantage. Here’s advice from Dale Carnegie, Jefferson Fisher, and more.

Defensiveness derails communication and strains relationships. Learn why we get defensive and how to stop this impulse in yourself and others.

Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey reveals the link between physical activity and mental health. Learn how exercise can treat five conditions.

Despite living in an era of connectivity, millions of people are experiencing profound social isolation. Learn about the loneliness epidemic.

Social isolation and loneliness have serious consequences. From physical and mental health problems to society as a whole.

Bad habits can be hard to break, but it’s not impossible. Read Shortform’s guide to understand habits and form good behavioral patterns.

Stress can take a real toll on your life if not handled properly. With Shortform’s guide to stress management, you can finally live with ease.

This emotional intelligence guide helps you keep in touch with your feelings to improve self-awareness, relationships, and more.