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Chances are that you worry about things that are beyond your control. And, if you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to focus more on the areas you can change and less on what you cannot change. According to a U.S. National Institute of Health study (2001 – a big year for worry down south), …
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“In wrestling, girls have an advantage. The guys think less of you until you are face-to-face with them!”
- Rachel, age 11, quoted in Strong is the New Pretty.
Do you generally remember more bad events than good ones? Are you a “Glass Half Empty” kind of person? If so, you’re probably missing out on a lot of potential for success and gratitude in your life. It’s what Dr. Gilovich and Dr. Davidai call the “Headwinds/Tailwinds Assymetry” in a landmark paper. They’ve shown not only …
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Humans are not fragile teacups. If you drop us, we might break, but we can heal, and become even smarter, wiser, and more loving because of the awareness and empathy that we gain from suffering. A teacup, on the other hand, does not grow from a challenge. If you drop it, it either breaks …
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Do you lock your door at night? Do you lock your door if you head out to grab groceries? Do you lock your doors when you leave for work or school or jazzercize in the morning? I know I do. And why is that? Is it because I feel unsafe in my quiet suburban neighbourhood? …
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This is the second in a series of blog posts about useful (and sometimes sneaky) ways to teach your kids awesome habits. That is, these are ways to make our Values go Viral. Values like Cooperation and Helpfulness can be natural parts of our children’s self-expression everyday. It’s our job as parents to share our …