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Gone are the days when self-pampering was considered overly indulgent, self-aggrandizing or narcissistic, right? Well, if those days aren’t quite gone for you, hopefully they will...

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Poverty Is a State of Mind

Poverty Is a State of Mind

Today is Blog Action Day, and many bloggers are taking the...

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Finding Your Happy Focal Point

Finding Your Happy Focal Point

Sometimes being happy is all about focus.

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Smile If You Mean It!

Smile If You Mean It!

Can you think of 10 ways to make someone smile? If not, somebody...

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Giggling Towards Happiness

Giggling Towards Happiness

John Cleese explores laughter clubs.

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The Money-Happiness Link

The Money-Happiness Link

A new study challenges the idea that money can’t buy...

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One Order of Confidence, Please!

One Order of Confidence, Please...

Need a boost when you’re facing challenging situations...

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The Happiness Paradox

The Happiness Paradox

It doesn't take big changes to be happy, but it might take...

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