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Three Phrases to Boost Your Real-Time Resilience

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“I don’t jump to conclusions. I leap to them,” explained my patient Ava. In many ways, Ava believed that being a pessimist served her...

Forget Resolutions and Try This Instead

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Before January 1, please take a moment to ask yourself a few questions: What challenged me most this year? What did I learn from...

What Happens When We Throw Away the “I” in “I Love You”

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I have a pet peeve. (Actually I have many pet peeves but will focus on just one for brevity’s sake.) It has become increasingly common...

The Uplift Effect: 6 Micro-Acts to Brighten Your Day Every Day

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Yes there is a lot to be stressed out about these days. Our collective bingo card of catastrophes and crises is full–climate change, the...

Not What You Think — A Counterintuitive Strategy to Boost Motivation

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We all have so much going on in our lives, so let me distill the research on wellbeing for you. Think of these quick...

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Pretending to be someone else shouldn’t only be

Pretending to be someone else shouldn’t only be reserved for #Halloween, especially if it gets you closer to the version of yourself you would like to be.

The remarkable effects of asking yourself and othe

The remarkable effects of asking yourself and others this one question.

What a glorious morning in Middleburg! Thank you @

What a glorious morning in Middleburg! Thank you @arriana75 and @daisy_prince for inviting me to tag along. I loved every minute of it though can barely walk today.
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When life feels out of control it’s so important

When life feels out of control it’s so important to deliberately seek out uplifts. These micro-acts are sure to brighten your day every day.

Loved joining @savannahguthrie & @artsconnection t

Loved joining @savannahguthrie & @artsconnection this morning at @veronicabeard to talk about how to manage everyday stress and anxiety. We discussed parenting perfectionism, the importance of purpose, the value of feeling heard, the difference between normal anxiety and having an anxiety disorder, and why mattering matters as much as asking “what’s the matter?”

If you want to be happy, please stop asking yourse

If you want to be happy, please stop asking yourself “Am I happy?”

From the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus to th

From the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus to the extraordinary architecture to the rich history and vibrant contemporary art scene, there’s a reason why Istanbul is nicknamed the City of the World’s Desire. Thanks to the @metmuseum for a glorious few days there. I ate my body weight in baklava and cannot wait to go back for more.

Saying goodbye to summer and transitioning into fa

Saying goodbye to summer and transitioning into fall can be a tricky time — but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. It is possible to have fun in the sun and a ball in the fall. Always a pleasure to be at the @todayshow with @alroker, @sheinelle_o & @dylandreyernbc.

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