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Health and Happiness

Unlocking happiness one day at a time through positive thinking and the application of modern mental health practices.

Feeding the Feed: Rebuilding What We Consume Online

October 20, 2022September 22, 2021 by Sam
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I am a millennial, a homebody, and (let’s be honest) a bit of a nerd. I spend a lot of time at my computer, and I consume a lot of content online. Despite what some …

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Categories Mental Health

4 Ways Minimalism and Productivity Make Great Friends

October 20, 2022September 9, 2021 by Sam
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On this blog I dive into what may appear to be a sprawling variety of topics: from saving money to loving yourself, and from building better goals to (for some reason) a bunch of life …

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Categories Productivity, Simple Living

Why You Really Should Judge People

December 5, 2022August 27, 2021 by Sam
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One of my great joys as a self-help writer is to take a classic life advice cliche and pick a fight with it. These ideas have meaning and value, and there’s usually a good reason …

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Categories Mental Health

“There’s Always a Bench” – On Rituals

October 20, 2022July 23, 2021 by Sam
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My wife and I have this little saying: “There’s always a bench.” When we find ourselves in a new place, or in the middle of a particularly impactful moment, we like to point out to …

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Categories Mental Health

5 Things Great Listeners Actually Do

October 20, 2022June 23, 2021 by Sam
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It’s no secret that good listening is one of the most valuable (and underdeveloped) tools in human relationships. Of course, we all know it’s inappropriate to suck up all the air in the room and …

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Categories Mental Health

Realistic Optimism for Skeptics and Grumps

November 22, 2022May 20, 2021 by Sam
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Have you ever called someone out for being a negative Nancy and gotten this gem in reply: “I’m not a pessimist; I’m a realist!” I never liked the suggestion that you can’t think positively and …

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Happiness is a Choice You Make Every Day

May 24, 2022February 18, 2021 by Sam
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Happiness is something that most of us strive for, but it’s easy to get lost in the search. It’s common for people to talk about happiness like it’s a “thing” to be found and only …

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Toxic Positivity: How Shallow Optimism Causes Deep Harm

October 20, 2022December 31, 2020 by Sam
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What comes to mind when you think of optimism or positive thinking? Most likely, your mind doesn’t leap toward terms like toxicity, gaslighting, or invalidation. That’s probably for the best, but there is an overlap …

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Categories Mental Health, Positive Thinking

Living Life on Purpose: How to Start Creating a More Intentional Life

December 13, 2022November 20, 2020 by Sam
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Are you living your life on purpose? Most people would instinctively say that yes, of course, we are. But how do you know? What separates a life defined by intentional choices and constant progress from …

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The Superpower of Optimism: 8 Amazing Benefits of Positive Thinking

December 12, 2022August 21, 2020 by Sam
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It’s tough to overstate the monumental impact of positive thinking. What many are quick to wave off as simply ‘being cheerful’ is really a daily practice that can have a wildly transformative effect on one’s …

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