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7 Simple Ways to Thrive in Tough Times

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A guest post by Henri Junttila of Wake Up Cloud. We all go through tough times that frustrate, anger, and depress us. Some people seem to cope with these times better than others. Why is that? I’ve worked for myself my whole adult life, which has allowed me to get very good at dealing with [...]

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The Camel’s Back: How to Never Explode With Anger

Photo by guano> Do you sometimes erupt in anger? The trigger can be a passing remark. And yet that small remark can trigger a major eruption. What is it that brings us to the tipping point where resentment turns into fury? I was recently reading Malcolm  Gladwell’s book The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can [...]

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What Nelson Mandela Can Teach Us About Peace

Nelson Mandela is one of the secular saints of our times. His approach to peace can teach us how to resolve conflict in our lives. Here are 8 lessons on how to foster peace: . 1. Never let go of your dreams . Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years on Robben Island. During this time [...]

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The Secret of Feeling Grounded

Photo by Theseathesea To feel grounded, it’s important to touch the earth. Have you ever wondered why full prostrations are a ritual in many world religions? One of the reasons is that something important happens when we bow down and touch the ground with our body: We pour ourself into the earth and into the [...]

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The Secret of Instant Calmness: 3 Ways to Quieten the Mind

Photo: Peter Kurdulija Is your mind in a spin? Do you feel stressed? Here are three ways to calm your mind in an instant. The deep breath. Take a deep breath. Fill your belly and your chest as your inhale deeply. Then release the breath, letting it flow out naturally. Notice how your mind changes [...]

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