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Free Healthy Lifestyle Tracker
I wanted to do something a little different today and pull back the curtain a bit. As some of you know I run a digital product shop on Etsy, and over time, I’ve accumulated some great designs that either expired or just never quite found their audience. Instead of letting them sit in a digital…
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Science is Changing Psychology
For centuries, psychology and biology mostly operated separately. One focused on the intangibles of the mind such as emotions, behaviours, and thoughts, while the other studied the physical brain and body. However, contemporary scientific breakthroughs are completely blurring these lines. Recent discoveries in neuroscience, genetics, and technology are proving that our mental experiences are deeply…
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Pets and Happiness
There’s a reason so many people consider their pets part of the family. Whether it’s a dog eagerly greeting you at the door, a cat curling up beside you, or maybe even that goldfish you’ve had for years, animals can bring warmth, companionship, and many joyful moments into everyday life. But what is it about…
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Narcissists, Sociopaths & Us
“Narcissist” and “sociopath” are words we hear pretty often these days, usually after someone has behaved badly in a relationship, at work, or in the family. But the reality is a little more complicated than simply labelling someone as a bad person. There are genuine psychological conditions behind some of these behaviours, and personality is…
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You vs. Your Thoughts
We tend to experience our thoughts as if they are direct expressions of who we are. But a thought is really just an event that happens in the mind, and not necessarily a fact, or a definition of the self. Learning to notice the difference between having a thought and being that thought can fundamentally…
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How Happiness Is Built
Happiness is something almost everyone wants, but it often feels harder to hold onto than it should. Big wins don’t last as long as expected. But also difficult moments don’t stay forever, and everyday life tends to settle back into a familiar emotional range. So what actually determines how happy we are? Research over the…
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