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How Humans Are Wired for Compassion

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Our brains are wired to care for others, even when it may seem like too much to ask.

How can I tell if I’m hungry for something other than food?

How to Recognize and Satisfy ‘Heart Hunger’

By Jessie Sholl

People tend to associate hunger solely with physical nourishment, however, it is important to acknowledge what’s referred to as “heart hunger.” Learn more about how we can nourish this type of hunger.

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Savoring: The Key to Forgotten Happiness

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

When we fully notice and appreciate something, we create a pathway to joy.

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Expressing a Strong Emotion

By Jessie Sholl

Practicing healthy emotional expression helps us to acknowledge our emotions without letting them control us. Use these questions to determine the most appropriate way to express your feelings in any situation.

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How to Face Your Fears: 3 Expert Tips

By Jessie Sholl

Directly expressing our feelings of fear can help build trust and intimacy in relationships. Here are some strategies to face your fears.

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How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?

By Jessie Sholl

Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.

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How to Deal With Sadness and Grief: 4 Expert Tips

By Jessie Sholl

These strategies can help you cope when feelings of sadness arise.

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How to Deal With Anger: 3 Expert Tips

By Jessie Sholl

Strategies to help stay in control when feelings of anger arise.

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6 Difficult Emotions and How to Deal With Them

By Jessie Sholl

We often resist challenging emotions, like anger and sadness, but embracing and accepting them is a key step toward wholeness.

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What to Do When Someone You’re Dating Ghosts You

By Jessie Sholl

Getting ghosted can be upsetting, even for the most resilient of people. Try these simple strategies to move on.

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The 7 Roots of Resilience

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Stay steady through hard times with these seven tips.

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What’s Your Enneagram Fitness Personality?

By Lauren Bedosky

Harness your personality’s basic instincts to build a sustainable, effective exercise routine you’ll love.

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The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Life

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Two integrative-health experts offer tips on how to overcome depression and anxiety — and rediscover your joy.

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How Awe Can Create a Greater Sense of Happiness

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Psychologist Dacher Keltner on how awe can transform your life.

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4 Strategies to Teach Empathy to Children

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Use these tips to help instill empathy early on.

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8 Ways to Rediscover Empathy

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Our ability to feel compassion for others helps us survive and thrive. Learn how to feel empathy without burning out.

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A Meditation on Choosing to Love — Even When It’s Difficult

By Spiwe Jefferson

It’s not always easy to love the people around us or the tasks required of us, but mindfulness meditation can help us exercise affection even when it feels difficult.

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How Can I Calm My Fear of Flying?

By Mo Perry

Discover natural solutions to help alleviate this common stress response.

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What Is Your Apology Language?

By Jessie Sholl

Just as we all have a primary love language, we also have an apology language, and it can shape how we approach mending a rift.

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4 Strategies to Filter Out Fear

By Henry Emmons, MD

Being afraid is natural — but here are some ways to keep fear from controlling you.

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How to Replace Self-Criticism With Positive Affirmations

By Gina DeMillo Wagner 

Want a fast way to improve your self-image? Replace demoralizing self-criticism with more no-nonsense statements that reflect a positive appreciation for your body — and your present reality. 

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