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Exiting the See-Do Bypass: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by getting trapped on what I call the “see-do bypass.”

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Are Attractive People Really More Trustworthy?

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Written by: Astrid Hopfensitz, EM Lyon Business School

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In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the economic advantages of beauty are undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that attractive individuals benefit from a beauty bonus and earn higher salaries on average.

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7 Helpful Hints When Your World Is Rocked With Challenges

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Written by: Nicola Amadora PhD

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How do we find courage to take a stand for love and speak truth to power, when it’s challenging like hell? Most of us run from conflict and confrontation. Some play nice and avoid, hide out in denial, others like to judge and attack.

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The Myths and Realities of Human Memory

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Pause for a moment and truly appreciate the mind-blowing phenomenon of human memory.

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Navigating Life's Highs and Lows with Grace

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Ever heard the saying "3 steps forward and two steps back"? Of course you have! Well there's more than that. All universal activity, including human endeavor, occurs in excess and must be corrected.

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Passive Learning: The Secret to Faster Skill Building

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Learning a new skill usually requires actively practicing it through trial and error while getting feedback on your performance.

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Exploring Regenerative Health for a Resilient Future

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Written by: Stephanie Mines, Ph.D.

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Regenerative Health offers a transformative approach to wellness, emphasizing community resilience and individual empowerment in the face of climate change. By recalling inner wisdom and embracing holistic healing, individuals and communities can reclaim health as a birthright, fostering a new narrative that prioritizes the interconnectedness of all living systems.

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When You Can't Make Up Your Mind, Use The Priority Sifter

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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The priority sifter helps you get in touch with what's true for you and what to do about a specific situation. It integrates your heart and head and offers a unique perspective.

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Obsessive Thoughts Unveiled: The Broader Spectrum of OCD

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Written by: Eva Surawy Stepney, University of Sheffield

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OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here’s what I’ve learned

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Wetiko: A Counterfeit Version of Who We Really Are

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Written by: Paul Levy

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I’d like to introduce the term nightmare mind-virus as a synonym for wetiko. This coinage captures an aspect of this virus of the mind that adds to and complements the name wetiko.

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To Win the Prize, You Must Stay in the Game

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Written by: Larry Thornton

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So often, it seems the things that happen to us in life are not so much about what is happening in the moment, but rather are about placing us on a path to lead the way for others.

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The Value of Being Authentic

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Written by: Cheryl Pallant, PhD

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Practicing authenticity is challenging for anyone regardless of age. Authenticity requires us to recognize discrete sensations, emotions, and thoughts. It requires developing somatic and emotional intelligences.

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Self-Assessment and Confidence: What Cognitive Science Reveals

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Written by: Marion Rouault, Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM)

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Science shows that self-esteem plays a key role with certain mental disorders, particularly those of anxious and depressive nature.

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Two Actions Useful for Effective Interaction

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Written by: Peter Ralston

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You need to be able to apply any learned principles to your field and to other fields as well. Unless you experientially understand the principle itself—not just the description or method used to invite you to get it—and are able to live it, breathe it, and “be” it, mastery will remain elusive.

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Committing to the Pursuit of Mastery

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Written by: Peter Ralston

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The pursuit of mastery is not an easy road. But if you don’t think it’s possible for you personally, you’re not likely to pursue it.

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You Can Attain Wisdom Even Without Education

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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With all of the education in our family it was my mother, with her high school education, that we all went to for wisdom and understanding.

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Mastering Study Habits: The Essential Guide to Daily Learning

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Written by: Deborah Reed

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Unlock the secrets to making studying a daily habit for enhanced learning and academic success. Learn how to transform studying into a daily habit to boost your learning efficiency and academic performance.

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How To Supercharge Your Life without Going to Extremes

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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As humans, we tend to see things in extremes. We think in black, white, hot, cold, simple, and complex.

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There’s Power in Completing Things

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Written by: Diane Pienta

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There’s power in completing projects or tasks. We actually can get an endorphin rush when we complete something

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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Start Feeling Calm

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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Overwhelm is what happens when we have too much input coming in and we get overloaded. It's easy to lump everything together, distorting the significance in the grand scheme of things...

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Apply the Book You Read

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Written by: Steve Chandler

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I have found that a great book is even more powerful the second time through, especially if it has been a year or so since I read it.

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