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The Ecology of the Self in the 21st Century

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Habit Stacking: Connecting New Habits to Old Ones

by Steven Handel

habit stacking

Want to build a new habit into your daily routine? Try “habit stacking” your new habit with a current one to make it easier to remember.

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Hard to Talk About Topics: Write a Note to Someone Instead

by Steven Handel

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Do you find it hard to talk about something important? Consider writing a note so you can communicate your thoughts and feelings in the best way possible.

Online Art and Cultural Exhibits Can Boost Happiness and Well-Being

by Steven Handel

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When’s the last time you went to a museum, art gallery, or cultural exhibit? Interesting new research shows that digital exhibits can be just as positive and mood-boosting as visiting them in real life.

How Dada Poetry Can Spark Random Creativity and Insight

by Steven Handel

dada poetry

“Dada poetry” is a creative writing technique where you cut up words from a book, newspaper, or magazine, then randomly select each word to create a poem of your own.

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Imagine How Good It Will Feel: How to Use Emotional Imagery to Motivate Yourself

by Steven Handel

emotional imagery

Do you have trouble motivating yourself to do something? One technique is to imagine how good it will feel once you actually do it.

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