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How to Prime Your Mind for Optimism

By Catherine A. Sanderson — 2019

We can shift our mindset toward more optimism and happiness.

Read on greatergood.berkeley.edu

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Paratrooper Veteran Talks Life-Changing Injury // Moving Forward with a Positive Mindset

In the third episode of ‘The Vet Files,’ a Paratrooper Veteran, Luke Morrison, who lost his leg while touring in Afghanistan, talks about his goal to become the first amputee skydiving instructor in the UK and how his positive mindset has helped him to adapt to life after his injury.

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2020
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The Motivational Power of Gratitude | Valorie Kondos Field

When Valorie Kondos was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, it would have been easy for her to descend into despair and hopelessness.

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2019
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The Book of Awesome

Sometimes it's easy to forget the things that make us smile.

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Neil Pasricha
2010
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The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain

Psychologists have long been aware that most people maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life—but why? Turns out, we might be hardwired that way.

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Tali Sharot
2012
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The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: Give Thanks, Practice Positivity, Find Joy

Happiness begins with gratitude―the feeling of appreciation for the people and experiences in our lives that have helped or supported us in some way. This gratitude journal makes it easy and enjoyable to develop a daily practice through insightful prompts that only take a few minutes to complete.

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Sophia Godkin
2020
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Meditations on Self-Love: Daily Wisdom for Healing, Acceptance, and Joy

365 Daily meditations to help you embrace who you are Loving yourself is the key to happiness, fulfillment, and hope―and a positive meditation practice can help you get there.

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Laurasia Mattingly
2020
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude—101 Stories about How Being Thankful Can Change Your Life

These 101 revealing stories will show you how to use the power of gratitude to change your life! Learn how to use thankfulness every day as you read these stories about: approaching each day with a positive attitude finding the silver linings turning adversity into happiness finding joy in friends...

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Amy Newmark, Deborah Norville
2016
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade

From lemons to lemonade; from heartbreak to happiness; from victim to victorious.

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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark
2013
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Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself from Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life

Picture yourself trapped in a traffic jam feeling utterly calm. Imagine being unflappable and relaxed when your supervisor loses her temper.

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Judith Orloff
2010
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