positivity

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Try Doing One Thing 25% More Slowly

By Dr David R Hamilton | August 20, 2026

The opposite of rushing isn’t wasting time. It’s experiencing it. The faster we move through an experience, the less opportunity our brains have to notice it fully.

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The Life-Extending Power of a Sunny Outlook

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 25, 2025

Can a positive attitude help us live longer? It seems it can—according to a growing…

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20 science-based tips for increasing happiness

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 14, 2025

I’ve compiled 20 different tips, or hacks, for boosting your happiness, each with a wee bit of scientific justification.

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A pinch of kindness, a dash of courage, and a sprinkle of hope: Life’s magic recipe

By Dr David R Hamilton | January 7, 2025

Some days, we might greet the morning with a clear plan and unshakable determination. Other days, all we might muster is a cup of coffee and a willingness to try again. Both are enough.

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