Three takeaways: Surveys of parents consistently show that the top two desires of parents is that their kids grow up to be a) good people and b) happy people. The concern is: what is the best way for [...]
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The Happy Way to Drop Your Grievances
Four takeaways: Research shows that constant complaining can have an incredibly negative effect on one’s mood, even in moments when they are not confronted with something to complain about. Research a[...]
How Happy Couples Argue
Three takeaways: Thompson asserts that happy couples are do not live argument-free lives. They are simply more effective at controlling the scope of their disagreements. Research suggests that many ha[...]
Battling our Inner Critic: Strategies for Unwavering Self-Confidence
Four takeaways: Our inner critic exists as a type of guardian against perceived potential harm or embarrassment or failure, and it is often rooted in past experiences or self-doubt. Understanding this[...]