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What the 12 Pillars of Well-Being Can Teach Us

Can 12 ideas be described as constituting pillars of well-being? Ed Gould examines the ideas of leading psychologist Rick Hanson that can help you

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Happiness Is A Choice: 8 Ways To Choose It Today

Yes, happiness is a choice and not a result of achievements or materialism. From choosing gratitude to quality friendships, maintain a happy vibe

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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up: 7 Techniques That Work

Repetitive self-critical talk is torturous and wreaks havoc on your mental health. From quieting your inner critic to redefining failure and

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For the New Year, try imagining your best possible life

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JILL SUTTIE has found that reflecting on your ideal future helps you feel more optimistic and be intentional about what you want.
 
When I was in my late 20s, I was living in Santa

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Why we should all start embracing the unknown

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Many of us tend to shy away from the discomfort of uncertainty. However, as psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explains, embracing the unknown and adapting to new situations often leads to

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How to let go of resentment

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Holding on to resentment often feels like a way to punish our aggressor, but, in reality, doing so we only hurts ourselves – mentally and physically. Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović shares her

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How to be nicer: 9 ideas to be genuinely more friendly

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Science says that being nicer can boost our physical health as well as psychological well-being. Sonia Vadlamani offers nine suggestions on how to be a nicer person by incorporating more compassion,

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Power of Purpose: Rediscover Your True Role In Life

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Studies suggest that those of us living with purpose live healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explores the power of purpose and offers suggestions for

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Fear of abandonment: how to deal with it

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A fear of being abandoned can wreck relationships. Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explores the signs to look out for when it comes to abandonment issues and how you can work through

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8 ways to cultivate your authentic self

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Authenticity can seem like a risky venture in the current screen-obsessed age, wherein we constantly strive to fit in and be accepted by others. Sonia Vadlamani explains why it’s necessary to let go

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What is a vulnerability hangover and how do you deal with them?

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Getting things off our chest and sharing helps us feel better, we’re told. However, what about the shame or fear of judgment that can sometimes follow? Sonia Vadlamani explains what causes this

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6 ways to live life without regret

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To live without regret is to own up to our mistakes and learn from them. However, we often forget this and end up beating ourselves up. Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explains six ways you

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Exploring life coaching techniques and tools

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If you're struggling to move forward and transform your life as you hope, these 11 practical life coaching tools and techniques from holistic life coach Rebecca Kirk can help. Incorporate these

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Resilience quotes: 7 powerful sayings to inspire you

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Resilience is the art of turning setbacks into opportunity. However, sometimes it can be hard to deal with life changes and difficulties. These seven quotes on resilience from Calvin Holbrook may

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Bored with life? Here are 8 ways to shake things up

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The monotony of life can have us struggling with boredom. But it doesn't have to be this way! From changing your commute to trying new food, Dee Marques suggests 8 simple and science-backed ideas for

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Embrace imperfection: six ways to celebrate your flaws

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Being a perfectionist may make you ambitious, but does the constant striving for excellence make you feel good about yourself? Sonia Vadlamani explores how the notion of ‘perfect’ is unrealistic, and

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These 4 NLP techniques will change how you think

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Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) methods help you to spot and change negative thought patterns, assumptions and processes. Try these four NLP techniques from Dee Marques to reframe how you

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Feeling defeated by life? Here’s how to take back power

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Is it possible to look at challenges and failures as the foundation to personal growth and excellence? Sonia Vadlamani explains why it’s OK to fail sometimes and how to claim back power when you’re

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How to Live a Meaningful Life: 10 Insights

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For some of us, developing a meaningful life can be hard. But from helping others to finding a sense of purpose, these ten scientifically-backed tips from Ed Gould can help you discover how to live a

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7 Ways To Develop a Can-Do Attitude

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If you turn down new opportunities or chances to learn because you have no confidence in your capabilities, it may be time to develop a can-do attitude. Psychologist Stanislava Puač

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Six habits of highly empathic people

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We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives and use it as a radical force for social transformation. By ROMAN KRZNARIC on behalf of Greater Good Science Center. 
 
If you think

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Feeling Lost in Life? These 7 Steps Will Help You Move On

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The feeling of being lost in life and not knowing what to do next can be paralyzing. Psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović explains how to embrace that 'I don't know what to do with my life' feeling

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Following your bliss: 5 steps to get started

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Can following your bliss lead to greater happiness? Sonia Vadlamani discusses the common myths associated with following your bliss, and explains how it can be simplified into straightforward,

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Six Tips For Speaking Up Against Bad Behaviour

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Psychologist Catherine Sanderson explains how to be more courageous in speaking up about bad behavior, from offensive speech to harmful actions. On behalf of Greater Good Science

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Be good to yourself: 8 self-love techniques

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We often forget to be kind to ourselves, but being good to yourself is essential says psychologist Stanislava Puač Jovanović. Discover eight self-love techniques – such as forgiveness and setting

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Why what other people think of you really is none of your business

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Sonia Vadlamani explains why what other people think of you is really none of your business, and how imbibing this revolutionary truth can change your outlook on life, for the

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Happy habits: 12 ways to boost joy levels daily

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Is it possible to look at happiness in terms of the choices we make every day? Sonia Vadlamani explains how long-lasting happiness largely stems from making consistently conscious choices.

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8 manifestation techniques: understanding the law of attraction

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A complex mystic ritual, a secret order, or a simple yet powerful universal phenomenon? Sonia Vadlamani explains how the law of manifestation works and suggests eight techniques that you can

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