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A Place of Rest from Ever-Accelerating Change

By Pierre Pradervand
Pierre Pradervand

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For eons we lived in a world where change was so slow that a snails’ pace would by comparison seem like a racing car from the famous Le Mans car race. Stability was the name of the game...

Creative Skills Will Be Crucial To The Future Of Work

By Esther Anatolitis
Esther Anatolitis

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There is much to be learned from the creative industries when it comes to understanding the future of work.

Why People Probably Don't Always Get Happier As They Age

By David Bartram
David Bartram

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This so-called U-shaped curve of happiness is reassuring but, unfortunately, probably not true.

True or False: "There Are No Coincidences"

By Bernard Beitman, M.D.
Bernard Beitman, M.D.

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The statement?“There are no coincidences”?reveals a paradox at the core of the subject of coincidences.

5 Steps to Live Your Life without Inner Opposition and Drama

By Amy Eliza Wong
Amy Eliza Wong

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"Over time, you will form an intensely personal relationship with this beautiful inner force. It will replace the relationship you currently have with inner pain and disturbance. ..."

Kind Gestures Bring Recipients More Joy Than We Assume

By Jeremy Spiers
Jeremy Spiers

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People aren't way off base," says Amit Kumar. "They get that being kind to people makes them feel good. What we don't get is how good it really makes others feel.

Soul Alchemy: Merging Power and Love

By Seren Bertrand
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Medieval alchemists were dedicated to birthing a golden consciousness. This awakened consciousness was key to living in harmony with one another and Earth.

A New Blueprint for Fixing A Broken Life

By Julia Harriet
Julia Harriet

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By mid-life, most of us have faced a significant loss such as the passing of a loved one, losing a job, or the dissolution of a formative relationship. These painful experiences can leave us feeling like we’ve taken a wrecking ball to the heart.

Cleansing, Grounding, and Protecting: Two Foundational Practices

By MaryAnn DiMarco
MaryAnn DiMarco

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Many cultures have a ritualistic cleansing practice, often done with smoke or water, to help remove negative or stagnant energy. There are also numerous practices that point to the idea of grounding...

Can We Be Too Old?

By Barry Vissell
Barry Vissell

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We all know the expression, "You're as old as you think or feel." Too many people give up on activities just because of age. The real danger here is the giving up on life...

A Few Simple Things I’ve Learned Along The Way

By Peter Ruppert
Peter Ruppert

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Sometimes, when we are laser-focused on our goals and making our mark on the world, the relentless activity can become all-encompassing. In pursuit of a good life, we can sometimes forget to enjoy what is right in front of us.

The Accumulation-Happiness Myth Is Fueled by False Beliefs

By Lawrence Doochin
Lawrence Doochin

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When we are taught that we should have something or achieve a certain thing and we aren't yet there, this will automatically engender fear and anxiety in us until we believe we reach these goals.

Quantum Medicine for These Times and Beyond

By Paul Levy
Paul Levy

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One of the real dangers of the current pandemic is for us to feel ­helpless—overwhelmed with despair, impending doom, and ­pessimism—a state that cuts us off from our agency and creative power. With all that’s happening in the world today...

Yes You Really Can Die of Sadness or Happiness

By Adam Taylor, Lancaster University
Adam Taylor, Lancaster University

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Dying of a broken heart was just a figure of speech until 2002 when Dr Hikaru Sato and colleagues at Hiroshima City Hospital described it in a study.

Here's How Much Money People Really Want

By Paul Bain, University of Bath
Paul Bain, University of Bath

 happiness and money needed 7 11

Unlimited wants and consumerism are bad for the planet – but most people want less than you’d imagine.

Time, Choice, and Clock Time Addiction

By Catherine Shainberg
Catherine Shainberg

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Our greatest complaint today is that we have no time for anything. No time for our children, our spouses or lovers, no time for our friends and community. No time even for ourselves!

This Is What Gives Older Adults More Sense Of Purpose

By Brandie Jefferson, Washington University in St. Louis
Brandie Jefferson, Washington University in St. Louis

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Older adults with a higher sense of purpose lead longer, healthier, and happier lives—and have lower rates of Alzheimer's disease and heart and other cardiovascular problems, researchers say.

Here’s How To Make The Most Of A Mental Health Day

By Sandra Walker, University of Portsmouth
Sandra Walker, University of Portsmouth

 taking a mental health day 7 8

When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day off from work in order to recover and feel better.

4 Ways To Stop Thinking The Worst Will Happen

By Patricia Riddell, University of Reading
Patricia Riddell, University of Reading

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Catastrophising is a tendency to assume the worst will happen when imagining a future situation – even if you have evidence that this is not the most likely outcome.

Valuable Habits and Mindsets to Re-invent Your Life

By Ronald Alexander
Ronald Alexander

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To create change in your life and to make a better mark on the world, you will need to cultivate a new mindset.

Does Your Personality Need Upgrading?

By Eric Maisel
Eric Maisel

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If you are brave enough to appraise your personality and arrive at some conclusions about what changes you want to make, you will still be faced with the enormous challenge of actually changing your personality...

Why Decisive People Don’t Make Better Decisions

By Wojciech Zajkowski, Cardiff University
Wojciech Zajkowski, Cardiff University

making hard decisions 6 3

I’ve always been an indecisive person. What to wear, which menu item to pick, when to do house chores; always thinking through scenarios, before committing to even the most trivial of choices.

These Strategies And Life Hacks Can Help Anyone With Attention Problems

By Rob Rosenthal, University of Colorado
Rob Rosenthal, University of Colorado

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Because of the steady stream of negative feedback people receive about their productivity, organizational skills and time management, some people with the disorder may have low self-esteem or feel inadequate.

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