positivity

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20 science-based tips for increasing happiness

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

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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Why a positive attitude can help you live longer

After just ten days, they improved in memory, vision, hearing. They were stronger, more flexible, and ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos showed them to be two years younger.

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The science of affirmations

My first experience of affirmations was when I was a teenager and my Mum would…

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