The Science of Happiness
Sheltering-at-home with kids? These questions can help them, and us, focus on the good things in life.
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Sometimes it's easy to forget the things that make us smile.
Having compassion for the shadow parts of ourselves is key for our personal healing.
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What is positive self-talk? Our internal dialogues, or “self-talk,” can shape our beliefs and influence our emotions and behavior, and provides assurance and motivation. Positive self-talk is a healthy way to cope with anxiety.
Many of us yearn to feel a greater sense of inner calm, ease, joy, and purpose. We have tried meditation and found it too difficult. We judge ourselves for being no good at emptying our minds (as if one ever could) or compare ourselves with yogis who seem to have it all together.
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