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What the Movie Inside Out Teaches Us About Living a Happier Life
Have you ever judged yourself for feeling angry, jealous, or sad? Have you struggled to understand these emotions or explain them to a child? When my son told me he wanted to watch…
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How to Make the Most of Your Waiting Time as a Parent
As a parent, I spend a lot of time waiting. Whether I’m waiting for my child to finish his sports or music lesson or another appointment, I have a lot of time to…
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Beyond the Notes: 5 Life Lessons from Learning the Violin as an Adult
When I decided to learn the violin, I didn’t expect it to transform how I approach life. But this challenging instrument has taught me more than music. It has taught me to face…
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How I Discovered the 5 Things that led to My True Self: A Personal Journey
It’s easy to let life go by on auto-pilot and do things that look good on the outside, seeking validation from others. Very rarely do we pause and ask, what do I like?…
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From Self-Discovery to Strong Family Values: 5 Ways Michelle Obama’s Becoming Spoke to Me
Michelle Obama’s autobiography Becoming is a New York Times bestseller with over 1 million ratings on Goodreads.com. Yet, I chose this book as my next autobiography, not for its reputation but to see…
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Insightful Life Lessons from Agassi: A Book Review of Open
Earlier in my life, I was moved by autobiographies like Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela and My Experiments with Truth by M. K. Gandhi. So, when I needed another autobiography to…
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6 Ways to Get People to Like Us and Develop Lasting Friendships
A decades-long Harvard study shows that strong friendships are essential for happiness. But how do we make friends and be interesting? The key is to be interested in them. Join me as I…
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Challenging the Status Quo in Housework for a Balanced Life
A recent study shows that women are 28% more likely to experience burnout than working fathers due to the unequal demands of home and work. Women spend more time on household chores like…
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Five Practices to Stop Waiting and Start Living Happy
Research shows that over 80% of people seek new experiences that make them smile and laugh. But what if we can find happiness with the experiences we already have? Thich Nhat Hanh, the…
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Why Making Friends as Adults Is Harder than You Think and How to Make Some
Adult friendships are challenging but crucial. Read the hard truths about making friends as adults and explore suggestions on building lasting connections.
