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Rewire Your Thoughts, Reframe Your Mindset
We live in a frightening time. We’re in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that we never saw coming, and certainly weren’t prepared for. Many of us stay awake all night wondering, “What is going to...
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Take Positive Action To Boost Your Self-Confidence
We all know low self-esteem, no matter your age, can deeply impact your entire life. From how you see yourself and how you think you’re perceived, to letting yourself try new things or asking for that...
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Rewriting the ‘Toxic Positivity’ Narrative
“Good vibes only”, “think happy thoughts”, “all smiles here”… I’m sure you’ve heard these catchphrases, right? They’re used all the time on social media, and branded all over mugs, t-shirts and...
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Let the Mystery of Life Work for You
When an owl peers through your window during a global pandemic, you tend to stop and take notice. That’s exactly what happened at my house in early April, as my family and I (like countless people...
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Real Men Feel: Is Happiness A Choice? [Podcast]
This week’s episode is a master class in positive psychology. Listen to Real Men Feel, #210, “Is Happiness A Choice?” here: Happiness consultant, Kris Ali, knows that the ultimate state of being is...
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From Mythology to Modernity: The Rise of Heroism Science
I’ve mentioned heroism science in several articles, but let’s take the opportunity to explore this emerging discipline more deeply. The term “heroism science” encompasses the personal development...
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What a Great Relationship Feels Like and How It Enhances Us
One of the most useful pieces of advice we’ve heard before is we shouldn’t expect a spouse to “complete” ourselves. What does that mean? Why are we incomplete? We are incomplete because we’re...
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It’s Time for Some Militant Peace
Maybe you can relate to how I’m feeling these days. Here’s a sample of what’s going on in my head: I’m still processing the insurrection at the US Capitol. I’m hoping the new administration in the...
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Real Men Feel: Dudes, We Need to Play [Podcast]
2020 has been really rough for many people; wouldn’t it be great to get more fun in our lives? Listen to Real Men Feel, #221, “Dudes, We Need to Play” here: Positive Play Coach, Jeff Harry, joins us to...
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The Power of Broad and Narrow Emotions
Most of us have been taught to think of emotions as being either “positive” or “negative.” This way of viewing emotions can be a very self-limiting habit. Assigning positive or negative connotations to...
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Domesticating the Black Dog
The black dog I hope always to resist, and in time to drive [away], though I am deprived of almost all those that used to help me…When I rise my breakfast is solitary, the black dog waits to share it,...
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America Needs a New People-Perspective
It all started with trash. The town where I live recently experienced a bit of a delay on the part of the private sanitation company contracted to pick up our refuse. It was inconvenient, for sure. No...
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I Don’t Believe You Hate People
I hear so many guys talk about how they “hate” people. I’ve encountered a good number of men that claim most of their fellow human beings are morons. Generally, my reaction to such pronouncements is,...
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The Heroic Mind Versus Depression
I have a confession: I’ve been battling severe Depression. This ongoing skirmish has had the usual effects it inflicts on mere mortals like me. Chief among the negative impacts is the immense...
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You Must Create Your Own Purpose and Meaning
From this moment on, I want you to stop asking “what is the meaning of life?” It’s an unanswerable question, so you should never ask it again for the rest of your time on Earth. It is unanswerable...
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Think Therapy Is Navel-gazing? Think Again
By Steven Sandage, Boston University Midway through a recent lecture about my psychology research, a bright graduate student voiced a familiar question. “I have heard psychotherapy makes people more...
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‘Hot or Not’ Makes Me Feel so Damn Unpretty
When I drink, I’m not talking drunk; I’m talking 2 or 3 beers bat crap crazy things start to happen in my head. Why? I cannot tell you, but the TLC song Unpretty burst into my mind for some reason....
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How to Use the Power of Future Thinking to Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle
Your mentality about the future has a direct impact on how you feel. Healthy cognitive functioning includes the practice of positive future thinking (PFT). Anxiety and depression are frequently...
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7 Traits of an Amazing Man
There are amazing men out there. We do exist. Sometimes we don’t come in the ‘package’ you were expecting. Here are seven things to look out for and take notice of when you find them. Men, if you’re...
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Teaching Positive Psychology Skills at School May Be One Way To Help Student...
By Kai Zhuang Shum, University of Tennessee Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology concepts in school may help....
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