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Light in Dark Places
by Dr. Sharen Barboza
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Navigating a Graceful Transition: Your New Best Life
with Maria Sirois and Karlee Fain Making wise choices while we are in the midst of changing relationship, work, home, or our own inner being is not always easy. WBI faculty member Maria Sirois and...
Just Do It!
by Tal Ben-Shahar A thousand-mile journey begins with a first step. —Lao Tzu Procrastination—putting things off, dragging one's feet, unnecessarily postponing what can and needs to be done...
Mom, Your Life is Boring
by Megan McDonough One day, some years ago, when my son, Jonathan, was home sick from school, he got to hang out with me and see firsthand what I did during the day—the laundry, writing, recycling,...
Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone
by Amy Alpert One of my favorite signs from the Women’s March in Washington in January was “Introvert by Nature, Protester by Need.” Based on the reactions among the crowd, it was clear to me that...
Storytelling, Storydoing, and the Brain
by Nancy Kirsner “The stories people tell have a way of taking care of them. If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a...
How to Implement Positive Psychology into the Classroom
by Mary E. Sanders As schools begin to shift their focus away from an unwavering commitment to students’ standardized test scores, more holistic approaches are gaining traction in the classroom. One...
The Science and Practice of Cultivating Healthy, Meaningful, Loving Relationships
Positive Psychology Spotlight: Todd Kashdan by Suzee Connole Why is it that relationship conversations typically revolve around questions like “How did you meet?” and “When did you know?” versus...
Love and the Web of Connection
by Martha Fagan Last weekend, my dear friend Alisa asked if I would help her move into her new apartment. We have been friends for over 30 years, so this was not the first time she has requested my...
The Oldest, Greatest Stress Busters on Earth
by Megha Nancy Buttenheim I lived a 24/7 spiritual life in a yoga ashram from 1984 to 1996. Karma Yoga, or selfless service, took us through eight hours of the day. Yoga and meditation practices...