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Hi! I'm Murphy Hall - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana, Michigan, and New Jersey.

Therapy doesn't have to stay in the therapy room. I created this blog to share practical, evidence-based information that helps you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your mental health. Whether you're looking to learn a new coping skill, understand why you feel the way you do, or simply feel a little less alone, I hope you'll find something here that resonates with you.

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The Good, Better, Best Skill: A Different Way to Approach Motivation

Have you ever noticed that your brain tends to think in extremes? Either you'll clean the entire house or you won't clean at all. Either you'll complete a full workout or you'll skip exercise entirely. Either you'll cook a healthy meal from scratch or you'll order takeout. For many people, this all-or-nothing mindset creates a frustrating cycle: You set the bar extremely high. You don't have the energy, time, or motivation to reach it. You do nothing instead. Then you feel gu

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