Author Archives: susanmangan
Emotions
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Can a Hug a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
You can get closer to those you care about with a little practice.
Wellbeing
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The Inward and Outward Power of Purpose
Researcher, Dr. Susan Mangan offers summer activities to help us discover our purpose in this changing world.
Emotions
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Moral Elevation (Part 2): Practices for Elevating Ourselves and Our World
Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr. Susan Mangan provides research-based activities to help us experience the positive emotion of elevation.
Emotions
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Moral Elevation (Part 1): The Snowball Effect of Small Inspirations
Dr. Susan Mangan explains the role and benefits of moral elevation in inspiring us to help our communities.
Practices
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A Practice: Love and Closeness and How They Fortify our Minds, Bodies, and Relationships
Love is necessary for wholeness. Read how you can get closer to those you care about.
Joy
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Dad Jokes: Science Agrees we Need More Laughter
Research shows that humor can ease stress during hard times. Dr. Susan Mangan shares 3 evidence-based practices to help us get started.
Practices
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Activities for Busting the Blues
Dr. Susan Mangan shares activities that help build resilience and beat the blues.
Emotions
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Practices to Boost Positive Emotions at Home
Dr. Susan Mangan provides 3 at-home exercises that can increase our positive emotions during times of difficulty.
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Aumentando las emociones positivas en el hogar
Dra. Susan Mangan ofrece 3 ejercicios en casa que pueden aumentar nuestras emociones positivas.
Gratitude
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Inspiring Kids to Adopt a Posture of Gratitude
What does research tell us about gratitude? Explore the key benefits of gratitude and how you can nurture it in kids.