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How to be Alone by Tanya Davis
"If you are at first lonely, be patient. If you've not been alone much, or if when you were, you weren't okay with it, then just wait. You'll find it's fine to be alone once you're embracing it..."

Your Brain is a Rain Forest
People with conditions like ADHD, dyslexia and mood disorders are routinely labeled "disabled". But differences among brains are as enriching—and essential—as differences among plants and animals. Welcome to the new field of neurodiversity.

Study Shows Honesty Builds Better Friendships
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to building better relationships, it turns out - and it helps your mental outlook too. Sally Theran, assistant professor of psychology at Wellesley College, has conducted research on how authenticity - or how comfortable you feel being open with others - affects the quality of relationships.

The Harmonica Man
A retired Scottish-born man should have died long ago. But after facing death on more than one occasion, he decided to share his secret to happiness ... music. Steve Hartman reports.

The Most Heart-Warming Birthday Celebration You'll Ever See
A bus driver in Copenhagen went to work on his birthday and was surprised by his passengers.

How red squirrels exemplify the evolution of altruism
In the most recent example of animal compassion, a study published earlier this month by Nature Communications shows that orphaned baby squirrels are sometimes adopted by other squirrel moms.

Personal Development: 2 Steps to Simpler Living
More often than not when I come in contact with people and ask, "How are you?" the answer comes out, "Things are good, just really busy." The first part of that answer is often just a reflex, or a socially acceptable response which may or may not be true, but the second part is telling.

Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"
Jessica has a day where she's feeling ... really good about her life. She "can do anything good."

Yep, life'll burst that self-esteem bubble
Self-esteem became a buzzword more than 20 years ago, fueled by parenting experts, psychologists and educators. Believers suggested that students who hold themselves in high regard are happier and will succeed. That culture was so ingrained in parents that protecting their children from failure became a credo.

The Science of Workplace Happiness
Richard Davidson, a professor at the University of Wisconsin's Madison, is part of a budding group of researchers who are trying to figure out what makes people happy and how those feelings can be created and sustained. This field of study, which is equal parts science and psychology, with a hint of motivational speaking thrown in, is hardly new, but it has taken on growing importance as the sour job market continues to weigh on the psyches of American workers.

Spread Joy
A simple, animated short film about spreading joy around the world.

Communication tips for parents
Listening and talking is the key to a healthy connection between you and your children.

Our brain looks at eyes first to identify a face
A study by the University of Barcelona has analysed which facial features our brain examines to identify faces. Our brain adapts in order to obtain the maximum amount of information possible from each face and according to the study the key data for identification come from, in the first place, the eyes and then the shape of the mouth and nose.

Happiness and the Immune System
For over 20 years there has been scientific documentation suggesting that a positive outlook keeps your body healthy.

Think Happy Thoughts, Be Youthful and Beautiful
According to neuro-linguistic programming expert, Nikki Owen, if we keep on telling ourselves only good things and think happy thoughts about our appearance, we're bound to look much younger. .

Skip the Vitamins, Use Optimism to Lift Immune System
A new study suggests a truly natural, toxin-free injection of good ole optimism may be our best bet for improving health..

A Matter of Perspective
A father teaches his son one of life's important lessons...or does he?

Sound of Music | Central Station Antwerp (Belgium)
More than 200 dancers were performing their version of "Do Re Mi", in the Central Station of Antwerp.

How Men's Overconfidence Hurts Them as Investors
The New York Times

Work-Life Lessons From Peter Drucker
Baseline Magazine

Break-up, Breaking You?
The Times of India

Revenge: Survival Instinct?
Psychology Today

What do Philosophers Believe?
Intelligent Life Magazine

Matt, Dances Around the World
Where the hell is Matt?