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From Struggles to Success: Turning Challenges into Victories

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Written by: Nicola Amadora PhD

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Turning challenges into victories is possible for everyone. Discover practical steps to overcome life obstacles, transforming struggles into success and personal growth. Learn how to harness your inner strength and resilience to face adversity head-on and emerge victorious.

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Removing Roadblocks: When People Make Life Hard

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Written by: Chloe Panta

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 Overcoming roadblocks doesn't have to be hard work. In this article, learn how changing your beliefs can transform your life and lead you to success. Discover simple steps to re-examine your beliefs, release limiting thoughts, and adopt a positive mindset. With these techniques, you can overcome any obstacle and create the life of your dreams.

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Feeling Stuck? Discover the Science of Moving Forward

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career, where you live, or in relationships? Adam Alter, NYU psychology professor and author of "Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most," offers insights into overcoming these periods. His research reveals that 99% of people experience stuckness, often due to life quakes or the Plateau Effect. He suggests breaking goals into smaller parts, celebrating small victories, conducting friction audits, and embracing failure to get unstuck. Persistence, exploration, and reframing obstacles as growth opportunities are key strategies. Feeling stuck is common, but it doesn't have to be permanent. 

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What Could Make Your Life Extraordinary?

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Written by: Selina Maitreya

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When I ask my students: Why is a healthy life important? What would a new romantic relationship bring? How would you benefit from a meaningful career? The answer is always the same: “I’d be happy. I’d stop worrying. I’d be at peace.”

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Solutions R Us and We R Solutions

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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Problems. They’re everywhere. In our personal lives, in the world all around us. Who’s got solutions?

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A Guide To Staying Creative Without Burning Out

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Written by: Agata Lulkowska, Staffordshire University

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Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times of being overwhelmed, not wanting to make others pick up the slack.

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Exiting the See-Do Bypass: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!

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Written by: Will T. Wilkinson

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The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by getting trapped on what I call the “see-do bypass.”

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Are Attractive People Really More Trustworthy?

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Written by: Astrid Hopfensitz, EM Lyon Business School

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In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the economic advantages of beauty are undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that attractive individuals benefit from a beauty bonus and earn higher salaries on average.

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7 Helpful Hints When Your World Is Rocked With Challenges

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Written by: Nicola Amadora PhD

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How do we find courage to take a stand for love and speak truth to power, when it’s challenging like hell? Most of us run from conflict and confrontation. Some play nice and avoid, hide out in denial, others like to judge and attack.

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The Myths and Realities of Human Memory

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Pause for a moment and truly appreciate the mind-blowing phenomenon of human memory.

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Navigating Life's Highs and Lows with Grace

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Ever heard the saying "3 steps forward and two steps back"? Of course you have! Well there's more than that. All universal activity, including human endeavor, occurs in excess and must be corrected.

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Passive Learning: The Secret to Faster Skill Building

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Learning a new skill usually requires actively practicing it through trial and error while getting feedback on your performance.

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Exploring Regenerative Health for a Resilient Future

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Written by: Stephanie Mines, Ph.D.

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Regenerative Health offers a transformative approach to wellness, emphasizing community resilience and individual empowerment in the face of climate change. By recalling inner wisdom and embracing holistic healing, individuals and communities can reclaim health as a birthright, fostering a new narrative that prioritizes the interconnectedness of all living systems.

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When You Can't Make Up Your Mind, Use The Priority Sifter

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Written by: Jude Bijou

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The priority sifter helps you get in touch with what's true for you and what to do about a specific situation. It integrates your heart and head and offers a unique perspective.

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Obsessive Thoughts Unveiled: The Broader Spectrum of OCD

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Written by: Eva Surawy Stepney, University of Sheffield

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OCD is so much more than handwashing or tidying. As a historian with the disorder, here’s what I’ve learned

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Wetiko: A Counterfeit Version of Who We Really Are

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Written by: Paul Levy

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I’d like to introduce the term nightmare mind-virus as a synonym for wetiko. This coinage captures an aspect of this virus of the mind that adds to and complements the name wetiko.

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To Win the Prize, You Must Stay in the Game

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Written by: Larry Thornton

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So often, it seems the things that happen to us in life are not so much about what is happening in the moment, but rather are about placing us on a path to lead the way for others.

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The Value of Being Authentic

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Written by: Cheryl Pallant, PhD

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Practicing authenticity is challenging for anyone regardless of age. Authenticity requires us to recognize discrete sensations, emotions, and thoughts. It requires developing somatic and emotional intelligences.

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Self-Assessment and Confidence: What Cognitive Science Reveals

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Written by: Marion Rouault, Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM)

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Science shows that self-esteem plays a key role with certain mental disorders, particularly those of anxious and depressive nature.

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Two Actions Useful for Effective Interaction

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Written by: Peter Ralston

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You need to be able to apply any learned principles to your field and to other fields as well. Unless you experientially understand the principle itself—not just the description or method used to invite you to get it—and are able to live it, breathe it, and “be” it, mastery will remain elusive.

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Committing to the Pursuit of Mastery

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Written by: Peter Ralston

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The pursuit of mastery is not an easy road. But if you don’t think it’s possible for you personally, you’re not likely to pursue it.

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