self esteem

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Feel Better in Minutes (Without Thinking Positive Thoughts)

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 30, 2025

The focus of this week’s Better You, Backed by Science is a science-backed way to boost your…

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Rewriting my self-worth: A journey from self-doubt to self-love

By Dr David R Hamilton | March 7, 2025

As a teenager at high school the most confident people were in a different social…

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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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Act As If

By Dr David R Hamilton | June 10, 2024

One of the fastest ways to get stressed is to act as if you’re stressed….

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