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Living Experiment

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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Generosity

Science shows that generous acts are good for your body and mind — whether you are giving somebody a hand, or just the benefit of the doubt.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Sticky notes

THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Motivation

Here's how to motivate yourself toward action, even when accomplishments don't come easy.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Personal Development
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Seasons

Discover the simple lifestyle shifts that can help you stay in sync with nature's cyclical rhythms.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Home/Living
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Pause

Respecting your body’s natural energy cycles is the key to clarity, creativity, and focus.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetWork
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Idleness

You don’t have to be hyperproductive all the time. In fact, you might get better results from occasionally doing a whole lot less.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Asking

Ever feel uncomfortable asking for what you want? Learn how to make requests that support your desires and serve your relationships.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Dating/MarriageHealthy Communication
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Eating Out

Restaurant dining can present big challenges for health-motivated eaters. These strategies can help you make the best of your available options.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Food CultureNutrition Tips
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Mornings

Your first waking moments can have an all-day impact on your energy and outlook. These a.m. tweaks are worth trying.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Personal Development
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THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Satisfaction vs. Success

Are you chasing success at the expense of satisfaction? Here’s our take on balancing ambition, well-being, and life’s simple pleasures.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
Disco ball

The Living Experiment: The New Year

The start of the year brings a barrage of “New You!” promises. Learn how to get past those tired tropes and explore fresh options for conscious change.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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The Living Experiment: Conscious Language

The words you speak both reflect and shape your reality. All the more reason to say what you mean — and mean what you say.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
CoworkersHealthy Communication
Olive leaf branch

The Living Experiment: Forgiveness

How releasing past hurts can be helpful.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Communication
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The Living Experiment: Astroturfing

When powerful industries and political interests push fake “grassroots” movements, real people suffer. Here's how to resist internet trolls.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Mindful Technology
Intuition

The Living Experiment: Intuition

What we can learn from our "gut sense."
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
Purpose-vs-Pleasure

THE LIVING EXPERIMENT: Purpose vs. Pleasure

Is it possible to live a purpose-centered life and still enjoy an ample supply of pleasure?
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Personal Development
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The Living Experiment: Summer

Make the most of this action-packed season — without running yourself ragged.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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The Living Experiment: Clutter

Feeling oppressed by your possessions? Learn how to lighten your load — and harvest some important insights in the process.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
DeclutteringHome/Living
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The Living Experiment: Enough

The art of feeling satisfied with ourselves and our lives in a world that consistently asks us to do, be, and have more.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
Creativity vs Consumption

The Living Experiment: Creativity vs. Consumption

Harnessing your creative capacity can reduce your compulsion to consume — and enhance your joy in living.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/Mindset
Masculine and Feminine

The Living Experiment: Masculine and Feminine

Why it's important to move beyond our gender-based expectations.
By Pilar Gerasimo and Dallas Hartwig
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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