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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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8 Steps to Take You from Turmoil to Tranquility

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Written by: Diane Pienta

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When life seems chaotic, especially in the toughest times, it can be hard to even remember what actually brings us joy.

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Does Your Ideal Office Space Depend on Your Personality?

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Written by: University of Arizona

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When employers design and allocate workspaces, it may be beneficial to take an employee-centered approach

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Your Ripple Effect: Small Changes for Great Impact

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Written by: Carmen Viktoria Gamper

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Flow is not only doing something with gusto; it is so much more! Flow also has a significant ripple effect...

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Who Are They? Where Are They?

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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We live in an age of convenience. Every day, all day long, we are offered products and services to make our lives easier. The fundamental mindset is: Easy - good, hard - bad.

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Pessimists Die Knowing They Were Correct -- Optimists Thrive

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Written by: Matthew Dicks

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As a creative soul, and a person pursuing your dreams, you can’t afford to be a pessimist.

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How to Balance Your World and Sustain a Balanced Life

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Written by: MaryAnn DiMarco

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I like to think of getting balanced as tending to a large set of spinning plates on the ends of poles, like in a circus act. Spinning a bunch of plates at once is an active, dynamic process.

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Don’t Give Up Before You Begin

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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It’s sometimes easy to wonder if you have “what It takes;” if you have enough talent or skills to make your dreams happen.

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Selfishness in a Monastery: Leadership Lessons from a Monk and His Brother

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Written by: David C. Bentall

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"Shortly after my brother got married he called me to apologize. He said he hadn't realized how selfish he was until he got married." -- Brother James

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The Gift of Solitude in Nature

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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Perhaps I am just a bit, crazy and reckless, but I crave solitude in the wilderness, nature's divine temple.

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Everything Is Interconnected

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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As we come to a greater understanding on how the Universe works and our role in it, we begin to see patterns of how everything fits together like a puzzle and how the Universe is helping us.

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Embracing Flexibility for Personal Growth

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Flexibility is essential for change, whether in life or personal habits. Many individuals struggle with rigidity, clinging to unfulfilling jobs or relationships, which stunts their evolution. By recognizing and overcoming patterns of conformity, guilt, and victimhood, one can cultivate a fluid mindset, allowing for growth and connection with one's true self.

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Empowering Women to Redefine Success and Joy

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Written by: Allison Carmen

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Women are increasingly asserting their voices in various domains, yet societal constructs often hinder true equality and fulfillment. By exploring internal strengths and redefining personal definitions of success, women can challenge these barriers. This journey involves asking critical questions about joy, occupation, and identity, ultimately leading to a more empowered existence.

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The Accumulation-Happiness Myth Is Fueled by False Beliefs

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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When we are taught that we should have something or achieve a certain thing and we aren't yet there, this will automatically engender fear and anxiety in us until we believe we reach these goals.

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Time, Choice, and Clock Time Addiction

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Written by: Catherine Shainberg

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Our greatest complaint today is that we have no time for anything. No time for our children, our spouses or lovers, no time for our friends and community. No time even for ourselves!

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How The Right Solo Activity Can Make You Feel Less Lonely

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Written by: Aaron Wagner, Penn State

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When we enter a state of flow, we become absorbed and focused, and we experience momentary enjoyment. When we leave a state of flow, we are often surprised by how much time has passed.

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A Tree in Winter is Still A Tree (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Just like nature, we have cycles and seasons. These can manifest as moods, or cycles of life such as teenager, young adult, parent, grandparent, etc., or as different jobs or careers. Everything in life is in flux, even when...

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Change Can Bring New Life and Energy (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Change is something we can't avoid. It is constant and it is everywhere. Our body changes all the time. Cells die and are born every second. Actually...

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Change Can Bring New Life and Energy

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Change is something we can't avoid. It is constant and it is everywhere. Our body changes all the time. Cells die and are born every second. Actually...

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