Cultivating empathy Psychologists’ research offers insight into why it’s so important to practice the “right” kind of empathy, and how to grow
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I’ll start with this question: Why do you want what you want? The Japanese philosophy of ikigai describes a person’s reason for being and purpose in life. Stemming from the words iki, meaning “alive,” and gai, meaning “worth,” it’s the
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Early on the morning of October, 26, 2001, 25-year-old Chante Mallard was driving home along Interstate 820, just southeast of Fort Worth, Texas, after a long night of partying. Fatigue, combined with
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Forgiveness is a loaded word. It’s been tossed around self-help circles for years, but little has been made of what the science behind forgiveness can teach us about our own lives. Let’s start with what
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Explore the importance of being a good friend, and how to tell if you’re not one. Plus, 7 tips to help you be a better friend and invest in your relationships. Why
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Fostering Generosity in your family: The Wilson Family – Generosity as a Family Value Generosity is a core Christian value that extends beyond individual actions—it can also be cultivated within families, creating
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“I define depression as a comparison of your current reality to a fantasy about how you wish your life would be.” ~Dr. John Demartini I always wanted to do things “right.” I
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Understanding Mindfulness To live mindfully is to live in the moment and reawaken oneself to the present, rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future. To be mindful is to
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In the 16th century, artist Petrarca Meister depicted Greek skeptic philosopher Pyrrho through a painting. Have a look: Source In the painting, Pyrrho dressed in blue is leaning against the main mast
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Abstract Light exposure triggers a range of physiological and behavioural responses that can improve and challenge health and well-being. Insights from laboratory studies have recently culminated in standards and guidelines for measuring
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You’ve probably heard of the circadian rhythm – the rhythms coordinated by your circadian clock, and are aware that it influences your sleep cycle. But what you may not know is that
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Introduction The regulation of sleep is processed by the homeostatic physiology of the circadian rhythm, the sleep/wake cycle. Circadian rhythm is the 24-hour internal clock in our brain that regulates cycles of
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