DR. ZWIG’S SELF-HELP EXERCISES

Loneliness is an experience of disconnection, but it’s not always people we lack connection with; sometimes it’s something within ourselves we’re alienated from, and this can make us feel lonely too. Oftentimes we use distractions, including relationships, to avoid...

Let’s start the day with thanks, compassion, and mindfulness. Thanks for the many people putting themselves on the line to help solve this crisis. Compassion for the vulnerable, stricken, and struggling. A simple mindfulness meditation: Get comfortable and close your...

Here’s an exercise that turns your attention to your deepest yearnings in life. If you’re like most folks, you get so caught up in your daily routine you lose contact with what really matters. In addition, you’re constantly bombarded with media messages telling you...

Don’t be victimized by fear. Process and transform it. Most of the things we’re afraid of never happen, but the fear can mess up our lives. Learning to process it is crucial. If preventive measures and rational explanations don’t quash your worries, work on the fear...

Lonely isolation hurts but you can use it to develop your superpowers. Feeling all alone is a disorienting and painful experience. It’s like floating in the abyss, lost and abandoned. But it’s also a powerful communication from your subconscious showing you an inner...

Here’s an exercise you can use for almost any problem - a bad state of mind, a relationship conflict, or even figuring out what to do with your life. It’s a way to hack into your process and begin to transform what’s happening. Set aside ten to fifteen minutes, and...

Need to make a quick intervention on a problem you’re dealing with? Imagine you're 99 years old, look back at yourself where you are now in your life, and give yourself some sage advice. The more time you take to see and feel deeply into being a 99 year old person...

Despite the many drawbacks of our celebrity culture, one positive aspect is that it gives people lots of opportunity to project their inner heroes and heroines onto real figures. In this exercise, we’re going to use your hero / heroine to help you work through a...

In this era of famous Instagram models, popular YouTubers, and public figures who seem to have it all, it’s easy to get in a complex that you’re not good enough. The constant barrage of images of success and perfection can make you feel depressed and resentful that...