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Wellbeing
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Well-Being: Four Essential Pillars Backed by Science
Research has identified four aspects of the mind that exhibit plasticity, and it turns out that we can practice to make our minds healthier.
Practices
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A Radical Idea: Becoming Skilled in Our Own Well-being
Wellbeing is something we can actively cultivate through practice, or through a practice of "mental hygiene."
Joy
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We Really Can’t Do it All: Destigmatizing Human Limitations to Reclaim Joy
Reclaim joy through examining the rhythms of your life. A series of questions will help you explore.
Practices
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Burnout Culture: Is it Possible to Rest and Achieve?
How do we address the problem of burnout in our modern society?
Practices
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A Practice: Examine the Presence, Absence, and Quality of Your Relationships
This practice can help you examine the presence, absence, and quality of the relationships in your life.
Agility
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A Practice: 5 As of Agility Worksheet
Download this worksheet and work through the practices. We recommend working with a friend and discussing your answers.
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Learning Who We Are: We Can’t Do it Alone.
Think of a coin—it has two sides, heads and tails. In the same way, individuality and relationality can be thought of as two sides of the same coin.
Self-Care
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Do your Habits Promote Growth and Support your Purpose?
Healthy practices help us live into our values, reflect on our choices, and connect us with others and God.
Meaning
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Meaning Making (Part 2): What Does Spirituality Have to do with Meaning-Making?
In order to assign meaning we must believe in a bigger picture.
Meaning
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Meaning-Making (Part 1): The Power of a Meaning-Making Mindset
The practice of meaning-making involves exploring our belief systems, especially our beliefs around spirituality, which offer a distinct and powerful role in making meaning.
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