Lynn Northrop, PhD

12/17/2025

This New Year, skip the all-or-nothing promises. Choose a direction. Take one small step. Repeat with kindness. If that sounds like the kind of change you want, this blog is for you. ⏱️ About a 4–5 minute read.

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Every January, the pressure is on: Become a new you. Write a list of New Year’s resolutions, summon willpower, and hope you can out-stubborn real life.And every year, many kind, capable humans discover the same truth: when resolutions fail, its not just about “self discipline.” They often fail...

12/10/2025

What has brought you joy recently? Describe it so we can experience it, too!

12/02/2025

09/21/2025

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08/28/2025

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d said what was on your heart... o said it differently?
You’re not alone. Communication is hard, and it takes practice. Assertive communication isn’t about winning or controlling others — it’s about speaking in a way that reflects your values.

✨ I just wrote a new blog on the subject, integrating ACT, of course. Check it out and feel free to share!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve had plenty of moments in my life where I wished I had found the right words at the right time. Communication is hard for all of us—it can be emotional, messy and it often takes practice to get close to where we want to be. Over the years, both in my personal li...

08/15/2025

Are you aware of the science behind savoring life’s positive experiences? Delve deeper into the concept and transform your outlook on life. Read more in my latest blog https://www.drlynnnorthrop.com/post/taking-in-the-good-the-science-of-savoring-life-s-positive-truths

In their book, Buddha's Brain, Hanson and Mendius (2009) explain one of the paradoxes of being human: our brains are wired to notice the negative far more readily than the positive. From an evolutionary standpoint, this bias kept our ancestors alive—spotting the danger in the bushes mattered more ...

08/14/2025

Hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we do. From writing a letter of encouragement to planting a tree, every small action can ripple out to create real change. In this blog, I offer 20 practical, heartfelt ways to live the value of hope—starting today.

Hope is not wishful thinking; it’s a guiding value that moves us toward actions that infuse life with richness and meaning, even (maybe most importantly) in difficult times when our access to the feeling of hope may be diminished. When we act in alignment with hope, we affirm our belief in the pos...

08/01/2025

Mood.

07/30/2025

PSA
If you are not already using Insight Timer in your own life and in your practice, now is the time!

As a psychologist, I continually seek resources that support my clients' mental health journeys and their pursuit of rich, meaningful lives. One remarkable tool that consistently stands out is the Insight Timer app, a robust platform that integrates beautifully with ACT principles and offers an expa...

07/28/2025

As a psychologist, I find Insight Timer incredibly helpful for my clients. As a regular old human, I have used it an average of 30 minutes per day for more than 8 years - leagues more than I have used any other app. I believe it's the best meditation AND the best mental health app out there. Dive into my review to learn how it can support your mental health and add to your rich and meaningful life! https://wix.to/DIfkPtq

As a psychologist, I continually seek resources that support my clients' mental health journeys and their pursuit of rich, meaningful lives. One remarkable tool that consistently stands out is the Insight Timer app, a robust platform that integrates beautifully with ACT principles and offers an expa...

07/25/2025

Enhance your well-being with Yoga Nidra, a practice that merges relaxation and psychological resilience. Explore the latest insights on this transformative method and how it can benefit your mental health. Dive deeper here:

Yoga Nidra, often called "yogic sleep," is a deeply restorative practice that guides you into a state between wakefulness and sleep. Far from being simply a relaxation or sleep tool, Yoga Nidra provides a profound space for exploring and experiencing internal experiences including emotions, physical...