Wellbeing

Wellbeing

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The anxieties underpinning the Great Resignation were simmering for a long time. Here’s a solution.
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Bad news: Sleeping in on the weekends probably won't cut it.
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How the simple act of watching twilight can radically transform our perception of the world and our role within it.
John Templeton Foundation
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A study involving nearly 2,000 people found links between personality traits and the likelihood of moving toward or away from dementia.
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Stoicism is popular today but often misunderstood and misapplied. In fact, a naive interpretation of Stoicism is damaging to your well-being.
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From smartphone envy to life dissatisfaction, the root cause of much unhappiness is that we are wired to imagine how things could be better.
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These core teachings make an ideal starting point for exploring Buddhist philosophy.
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Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
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“Uitwaaien” is a popular activity around Amsterdam—one believed to have important psychological benefits.
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Neuroscientists and artists alike are making the case that we could transform the world through psychedelics.
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Intelligence is not fixed but fluid. A growth mindset allows our brains to flourish while lowering our stress levels.
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De-urbanized lifestyles can be aligned with basic Taoist principles — and remote workers are starting to feel the connection.
Neuroscience suggests that it's way better to give than to receive — and high performing people agree.
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Our bodies crave more food if we haven’t had enough protein, and this can lead to a vicious cycle.
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Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
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The lack of friendship is particularly a problem for men. But there are easy ways to make friends.
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Treating “oniomania” or compulsive buying disorder is about protecting your finances as well as your mental health.
Million Stories
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FIRE is a lifestyle that promotes extensive saving in order to retire early, despite the fact that early retirement is far from practical.
Million Stories
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Yoga is more than just standing on your head. It's about uniting with the divine.
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As improving biotech offers us longevity, we can prepare to live much better as we age.
Research shows that spending more time on social media is associated with body image issues in boys and young men.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.
Without the time to mentally disengage from work, people can slip into burnout.
“It's a liquid, but it’s not just a liquid."