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Attitude/Mindset

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No Fear: Bethany Hamilton on Finding Your Courage

A vicious shark attack cost this young surfer her arm and could have ended her life. Instead, it left her determined to pursue her dreams and wholeheartedly embrace her passions.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
A road splitting two ways

The Paradox of Choice

Psychologist Barry Schwartz on how our culture of abundance robs us of satisfaction.
By Brian Johnson
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Communication
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How to Be Alone With Your Thoughts

Find it difficult to just sit with your own inner ramblings? Clinical psychologist Noam Shpancer, PhD, offers advice on taming the tumult and finding some mental peace and quiet.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
a woman places her hands on her heart

How to Make Room for Spiritual Connection

Maggie Lyon on taking time for quiet.
By Maggie Lyon
Attitude/Mindset
An illustrated man is in the rain.

Loving What Is

With just four simple questions, “The Work” founder Byron Katie challenges our notions of what our lives should be.
By Brian Johnson
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Communication
Monkeys out of the box illustration

How to Calm Your Monkey Mind

Three experts offer tips for overcoming mental chaos and reclaiming a balanced brain.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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4 Ways to Stay Positive In a Negative World

Tips to keep from feeling defeated by life or scared about the future.
By Marianne Elliott 
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Communication
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Reveal Everyday Happiness With One Simple Question

Maggie Lyon explains the importance of determining your version of happy.
By Maggie Lyon
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
balanced rocks

The Strength to Sit Still: A Meditation Retreat

Fitness buff Jen Sinkler tests her limits — at a mountaintop meditation retreat for beginners.
By Jen Sinkler
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
Businessman listening to music in headphones at office

The Surprising Benefits of Taking Regular Breaks at Work

Random moments of “unproductive” time don’t just make you healthier, happier, and more resilient. They help you work smarter, too.
By the Experience Life Team
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
illustration of a body sitting cross legged with a daisy on the chest

The Happiness Hypothesis

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt filters time-tested philosophy about happiness through a modern lens to help you access the good life — from the inside out.
By Brian Johnson
Attitude/MindsetHappiness/Joy
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How to Envision Your Goals: A Guide for Creating a Fulfilling Life

Bring your grandest dreams and goals into reality using simple words and pictures.
By Lani Willis
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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The Power of Habit

New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg explores the scientific research about habitual behaviors and what it reveals about how to change them. Plus: How to build healthy habits.
By Charles Duhigg
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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4 Steps to Connecting with Spirit

Let me be one more supportive soul to tell you (and me) that no matter how far away or blunted our lives feel from the emanation and presence of a deeper consciousness and energy, spirit is always at work and play within us
By Maggie Lyon
Attitude/Mindset
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Self-Care Tips for When You Don’t Feel Well

Here's how to create a "Taking Care of Me List" for when it's time to recharge.
By Sheila Viers
Attitude/Mindset
Fall Funk

Avoiding the Fall Funk

I shouldn't be surprised and yet every year I begin October thinking I'm going to be able to outwit the darkness.
By Kara Douglass Thom
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
Doctor comforting a young woman

How to Deal With the Fear of Bad News From Your Doctor

How to cope with a scary health diagnosis — without getting caught up in the chaos of fear.
By Jon Spayde
Alzheimer’s & DementiaAttitude/Mindset
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Forgiving Ourselves Just As We Are

Maggie Lyon on celebrating who you are.
By Maggie Lyon
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
summer-backpack-beach

The Power of Positive Intentions

4 steps to create positive intentions.
By Maryanne O'Brien
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
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3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Happiness

Try these three easy ways to boost your happiness.
By Maryanne O'Brien
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
kris carr

3 Tips to Handling Criticism

Try these tips from Kris Carr for managing criticism in a healthy way.
By Experience Life Staff
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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