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Young woman with light brown wavy hair looking joyful. She is wearing a white suit jacket with a pink top and the background is cyan. She is dancing - she has one arm straight up and the other is half way up, as if in the middle of a dance move. She is very happy.

A surprising way to lift your mood and boost your energy

By Dr David R Hamilton | November 19, 2025

If I was to think of some techniques that deliver the most gains from the least amount of effort, the power of using your body to shape your state would most definitely be in my top 3.

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Stack of zen stones in balance at seashore. There's a large flat one on the bottom that represents the long part of a see saw, with smaller piles of zen stones at either end. The 'see saw' is balanced on the tip of a triangular stone. It's on a rock with sea and blue sky in the background.

The Opposite of Stress? It’s Not What You Think

By Dr David R Hamilton | September 10, 2025

When you think about the opposite of stress, what comes to mind? Peace? Calm? Relaxation? These are really just the absence of stress, not its opposite.

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The Gratitude Trick that Boosts Mood and Sleep

By Dr David R Hamilton | August 6, 2025

The Gratitude Trick that Boosts Mood and Sleep This week’s Better You, Backed by Science email is…

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