Silver Linings for a Cloudy Day: Reframe Bad News Before You Get It

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Bad news is easier to handle when your mind is already prepared for it. A new study suggests that finding a “silver lining” before receiving bad news can help reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.

Projection: The Antithesis of Empathy

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Projection is a common bias that we all fall victim to at times. It’s the opposite of empathy – it’s when we take what’s going on inside our own minds and mistakenly assume that’s what other people think as well.

Cocoon Phases of Self-Improvement: When Growth Seems to Stagnate

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Do you feel like your growth is stagnating? It’s possible you are just in a “cocoon phase,” which is a natural part of the self-improvement process. Here’s how to be patient and keep moving forward.