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How to make gratitude a part of your daily practice for more resilience

Reading Time: 2 minutesMaking gratitude a daily habit can help to retrain our minds and help us to be grateful for even the smallest things in life. It can help to refocus on the things that we have, not on what may be lacking in our lives. And of course, spreading your gratitude and positivity will have a […]

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Habits explained part 5: Reward

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the mini-article, Habits explained part 4: Routine/Response we discussed how to structure routines/responses. We repeat what is immediately awarded and we avoid what is immediately punished, this is why the last step in the habit loop is the reward. In this short article, we discuss how to make use of the reward mechanism for your

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Habits explained part 4: Routine/Response

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the mini-article, Habits explained part 3: Craving we discussed how cravings work. Craving triggers a response/routine, which is a habit’s active part. In this short article, we discuss how to structure routines so that it is likely to be successful with a new or changed habit. This series explains habits and how to detect, change

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The most important skill that no one teaches you!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe human body is a very efficient construct. It always tries to optimize the levels of energy we expend and adapt. It always adapts to the environment and stresses we put it in. When we look at the human mind it should not surprise us that we find similar mechanisms. According to several studies, more than

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How to deal with depression / identifying dangerous thought patterns and coping strategies

Reading Time: 8 minutesDepression is something that can affect anyone. Once, someone spirals downwards it is extremely difficult to get out of this. While I was researching causes and especially also actions that can be taken to mitigate or negate the effects of depression I found this presentation from Dr. Michael Yapko. It resonated with me strongly and contains extremely

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