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Guided Meditations
How to Recognize Your Inner Critic 

There's a tiny voice in the back of our minds that plays off our greatest anxieties, giving its dialogue an addictive quality. Here is a guided meditation to help loosen the grip of problematic thought loops that keep us mired in self-criticism. Read More 

  • Sharon Salzberg
  • May 3, 2018
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Eating & Body Image
Rethink Your Food Cravings with the Art of Savoring 

Emotional eating fulfills a real need in our bodies, but goes off kilter when we don't check in with our minds. Strike a balance between momentary cravings and long-term nourishment with these four steps. Read More 

  • Marsha Hudnall
  • May 2, 2018
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The Quest to Live Forever 

Some scientists are working on making the last stages of life a little healthier, others are trying to extend life, and still others are hoping to make death obsolete. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • April 30, 2018
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Gratitude
What Does It Mean to Be Grateful? 

Gratitude isn't just in our head: It takes root in our heart and in our senses, for one beautiful moment...and then the next. Here are three ways to practice gratitude, from a.m. to p.m. Read More 

  • Elaine Smookler
  • April 26, 2018
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Three Simple Ways Parents Can Practice Self-Compassion 

Do you beat yourself up for being a bad parent? There’s an alternative. Recent research suggests self-compassion may be a resource for resiliency. Explore these three small acts of kindness to build compassion for yourself. Read More 

  • Maryam Abdullah
  • April 24, 2018
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36 Questions That Help You Fall In Love 

Explore this research-backed questionnaire that not only brings couples closer together but can also reduce prejudice and break down barriers between people. [Podcast] Read More 

  • Dacher Keltner
  • April 20, 2018
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