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How To Be Grateful When Everything Sucks
In the wake of the two mass shootings over the weekend in the U.S., it’s obvious that everything sucks. These are just the latest violent sprees in this country, where mass shootings happen regularly. Government interventions have been ineffective and the current administration has stoked divisiveness. We are awash with guns and hatred, and it […]
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Science of Happiness
Kindness Makes You Cuter: Science of Happiness, Week 3
While it may seem like we’re born to be cutthroat, studies show that humans are actually innately wired for kindness. It is in our very nature to see ourselves in one another and want to help those in distress. Compassion is part of being human. It’s a key element of happiness and health, and it’s […]
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Tiny Tip
Tuesday’s Tiny Tip: Find and Post a Childhood Photo
You can increase your capacity for self-kindness and self-compassion with this tiny tip: Put up a childhood photo of yourself and look at it often. If you’re like me, you’ve spent decades being your own harshest critic, giving short shrift to your achievements and aiming your internal telescope unflinchingly on perceived shortcomings. A common affliction, […]
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