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Optimism & self compassion

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How to Stay Optimistic When Everything Seems Wrong

Optimism isn’t about ignoring negative feelings. It’s about being hopeful about the future, even when the present seems wholly negative.

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How to Prime Your Mind for Optimism

We can shift our mindset toward more optimism and happiness.

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I Teach a Course on Happiness at Yale: This is How to Make the Most of Your Resolutions

By recognising the ways our minds lead us astray, we can be sure not to squander the powerful fresh start effect of the new year. Doing so requires overcoming the overwhelming cultural urge to pursue total change, as well as extending ourselves a little grace.

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FindCenterWhat we are tempted to call a disaster is sometimes the first, painful stage of a blessing.

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How to Be Happy

Happiness often comes from within. Learn how to tame negative thoughts and approach every day with optimism.

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What To Do When You Feel Like a Failure

The loss of a job, the pain of a breakup -- it's easy to get down on ourselves when things aren't going well. Find out how our Happiness Guinea Pig tuned down the self-critic in her head.

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