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How to Let Go of War Narratives and Prioritize Collective Well-Being

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Written by: Annette Simmons

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The habit of framing problems as an imaginary battle between good and evil distorts our awareness of the importance of balancing conflicting priorities, and of considering both sides of the paradoxes we encounter in the everyday process of doing business.

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Why Some Decisions Feel Right While Others Don’t

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Written by: ETH Zurich

Why Some Decisions Feel Right While Others Don’t

Decisions feel right to us if we have compared the options as attentively as possible—and if we are conscious of having done so, according to a new study.

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I'll Do It Tomorrow -- The Quicksand of Procrastination

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Almost everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that's unpleasant or daunting. Some things are broad and require lots of time and effort, and may involve changing long-held behaviors or beliefs. Others are...

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I'll Do It Tomorrow -- The Quicksand of Procrastination (Video)

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Almost everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that's unpleasant or daunting. Some things are broad and require lots of time and effort, and may involve changing long-held behaviors or beliefs. Others are...

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How To Live In Perfect Harmony (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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The word harmony has various meanings. It is used in music, in relationships, referring to inner peace, and as well as "working well together". In all of these definitions, the commonality is a blending of energies so that the whole is more pleasing than the part.

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Where We Hope to Be and What We Hope to Achieve

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Why is it that some people are able to achieve huge successes while others drift from day to day?

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Where We Hope to Be and What We Hope to Achieve (Video)

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Why is it that some people are able to achieve huge successes while others drift from day to day?

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How Worry Can Hamper Your Cognitive Abilities

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Written by: Shawn Hayward, McGill University

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The pandemic may have impaired people’s cognitive abilities and altered risk perception at a time when making the right health choices is critically important.

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From Rigidity to Change (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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In order for things, or people, to change they need to be flexible. A willow tree bends in the wind while the branches of a more solid tree like an oak can be broken by a strong wind. The river flows around obstacles that stand in its way.

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Continuing to Grow: Seeking Knowledge, Wisdom, and Intuition

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Just like everything in nature, we are growing. While our growth and changes may not be as obvious as the grass that we have to mow regularly, or the weeds we pull from our garden, we nevertheless are continuing to grow. 

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Continuing to Grow: Seeking Knowledge, Wisdom, and Intuition (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Just like everything in nature, we are growing. While our growth and changes may not be as obvious as the grass that we have to mow regularly, or the weeds we pull from our garden, we nevertheless are continuing to grow. 

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An Abundance of Pleasure Is Possible For All

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Written by: Julia Paulette Hollenbery

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There is an abundance of pleasure possible for us all, a great deal more than we currently live. It is freely available to everyone without discrimination or expense. It is constantly accessible in each moment and with every interaction...

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An Abundance of Pleasure Is Possible For All (Video)

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Written by: Julia Paulette Hollenbery

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There is an abundance of pleasure possible for us all, a great deal more than we currently live. It is freely available to everyone without discrimination or expense. It is constantly accessible in each moment and with every interaction...

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So Many Questions... So Many Answers?

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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We go through life with so many questions. Some are simple. What day is it? What will I have for lunch? Should I have another cup of coffee?

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So Many Questions... So Many Answers? (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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We go through life with so many questions. Some are simple. What day is it? What will I have for lunch? Should I have another cup of coffee?

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Joy and Resilience: A Conscious Antidote to Stress (Video)

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

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We know that we're in a great time of transition, of birthing a new way of being, living, and loving in our world that is long overdue. And, it's grueling. Let's just be honest about that.

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Don't Be So Hard On Yourself (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf

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Life consists of choices... some are "good" choices, and others not so good. However every choice helps us build a foundation of wisdom gained from experience.

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How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Life consists of choices... some are "good" choices, and others not so good. However every choice helps us build a foundation of wisdom gained from experience.

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How To Ensure That Luck Is On Your Side

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Written by: Marie T. Russell

How To Ensure That "Luck" Is On Your Side

"He's so lucky! She always wins! I'm just not lucky!" Do these statements sound familiar? Have they come out of your mouth at times? Do you believe that luck is something that happens to some and not to others? ...

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How a little dishonesty can make cooperation happen

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Written by: Katherine Unger Baillie, University of Pennsylvania

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Overstating the true level of cooperation in a society can increase cooperative behavior overall, research finds.

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Writing letters by hand is the best way to learn to read

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Written by: Jill Rosen, Johns Hopkins University

Writing letters by hand is the best way to learn to read

Handwriting helps people learn reading skills surprisingly faster and significantly better than learning the same material through typing or watching videos, a new study shows.

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