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Are We Born Optimists?

By Mary Jaksch Are we optimists by nature? Tali Sharot shares new research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side — and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial. Watch the video below (if you reading this by email, go here to watch it). What do you think about optimism. [...]

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How to Stop Envying Others

A guest post by Stefanie Flaxman of Revision Fairy It’s healthy to possess a bit of envy for individuals you admire. These people do what you want to do—they’ve got what you want. But if envy doesn’t motivate you to take practical action, it’s a dangerous quality. Your world becomes a place of what other [...]

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Are We Connected – But Alone?

By Mary Jaksch Technology is shaping our modern relationships: with others, and with ourselves. How is technology changing the way we relate to each other? Are we connected – but alone? In the video below, Sherry Turkle explores how technology is redefining human connection. (If you are reading this by email, please view the video here) The [...]

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How Simple Everyday Leadership Can Change the World

By Mary Jaksch Hands up if you are a leader! Did you hesitate? If so, it’s because we’ve made leadership into something beyond us. We’ve taken this title leader and we treat it as if it’s something we’re one day going to deserve. To call ourselves a leader right now seems to be arrogant and [...]

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Mastering the Art of Resilience: Are You a Spiral or a Stick?

A guest post by Bobbi Emel of The Bounce Blog Model your life on the spiral, not the stick. – Carol Orsborn I love this little instruction. Orsborn says that in our society, we are encouraged – pressured, perhaps – to achieve success and to achieve it in a straight line of ascent – a [...]

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The Dilemma of Choice – and How to Cope With It

By Mary Jaksch How many decisions do you make a day? I’m sure it’s more than you find comfortable. In fact, too much choice can lead to paralysis. Watch the video below to find out how to make choice easy: What’s your take on this video? Please share in the comments below.

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10 Ways to Practice Compassion

A guest post by Annika Martins of The Catalyst Sessions Think of the last time you encountered someone who was suffering. Maybe they were coping with physical pain, financial struggles or the emotional weight of a divorce or the death of a loved one. Would you define your response to them as compassionate? Now think [...]

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