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10 11, 2025

Stress Less Hack: Spend Time with the Good in Yourself

By Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP|2025-11-10T22:50:23-08:00November 10th, 2025|Stress Less|

An easy way to build more self-confidence is to recognize and spend time with the good in yourself.

Pick one good thing that you like about yourself.

For example, you might like that you’re creative, or friendly, or athletic.

  • Now, close your eyes and take a little time to take in this fact about yourself.
  • But, watch […]
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22 09, 2025

Stress Less Hack: Climb Out of a Stressful Moment

By Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP|2025-09-22T23:14:08-07:00September 22nd, 2025|Stress Less|

As one stressful day leads to another, it may feel like you’re walking through a fog of stress and worry.

Try this simple trick to climb out of a stressful moment to see things as they really are.

  • Sit in a comfortable chair and close your eyes.
  • Now, imagine your stress is like a dense, heavy […]
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