Starting college is exciting, but it’s also one of the most stressful transitions a young adult will face. What can parents and family friends do to help students who are making a major change at the same time that their brains and emotions are still developing?
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Change
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Are you wondering what to do next, how to get unstuck, how to get out of a slump? Are you unsure how to take the next best step in a meaningful life? Perhaps Ruth Pearce’s new book, be hopeful, be strong, be brave, be curious, will help you find the way forward.
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The 8th IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology wrapped up on a less than positive note: Eco-anxiety. Social inequality. The Replication Crisis. Co-Chair Andrew Soren shares why the key to well-being may be a focus on well-doing.
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Watch this quick video about how to praise our kids – and how not to do so.
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Trying to suppress my inner critic did not help me get writing done. What worked was listening to what my inner critic was trying to tell me and figuring how how to incorporate that insight into my writing practice. I learned to use curiosity and self-compassion to unlock my words.