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The Ecology of the Self in the 21st Century

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The Information Pyramid: Being More Mindful of the Types of Information We Consume

by Steven Handel

information pyramid

The information pyramid is a valuable guideline for assessing the information you’re consuming on a daily basis. Do you have a healthy information diet?

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The Over-Promising Trap: Beware of People Who Promise You the World

by Steven Handel


The “over-promising” trap is common in many relationships. People see it as a positive sign, but these false promises can lead to great disappointment in the long-term. Beware of people who promise you the world.

Playing Devil’s Advocate With Negative Beliefs: The Power of Proving Yourself Wrong

by Steven Handel

devil's advocate

If you have a very skeptical and critical mind, why not focus that energy into debunking your negative beliefs?

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7 Ingredients of a Positive Childhood: Early Experiences That Influence Mental Health

by Steven Handel

positive childhood

Psychology is clear that our childhood and early experiences can have a massive influence on our happiness and well-being later in life. Here are 7 ingredients to a positive childhood.

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Multi-Stage Meditation: My 15-Minute Practice

by Steven Handel

multi-stage meditation

Here’s a breakdown of my “Multi-Stage Meditation” practice, which combines breathing, mindfulness, visualization, and metta (“loving-kindness”).

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