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10 Happiness Practices from Around the World

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Life isn’t easy, but over thousands of years of human civilization, people across the world have developed philosophies and strategies to cope with the stressful times and to navigate the trials of daily life. It can boost your immune system, reduce stress and improve your mood. Hawaii: ‘ho‘oponopono’. Photo by maroke.

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4 Ways to Truly Forgive and Forget

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What extra pressure or stress was the person experiencing at the time they offended you? This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Enright suggests asking yourself a few questions: What was life like for this person while growing up?

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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According to the study, the perception of leisure as wasteful not only decreased enjoyment of the activity, but “[was] also associated with poorer mental health outcomes, including lower reported happiness, and greater reported depression, anxiety and stress.” Active leisure activities can feel stressful, not relaxing.

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3 Reflective Ways to Refocus Your Thinking for Success

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The lesson in all of this is that most of the time when the life we’re living feels stressful —when what we’re experiencing in our lives is disturbing our peace—it is not necessarily reality. Separate your stress from your reality. Now you can ask, Why am I stressed and suffering? Your ego is not your amigo. That’s your reality.

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How to Inspire Creativity on a Deadline

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When the answers to these problems don’t seem obvious, it can cause additional stress. This article originally appeared in the October 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. So how do you do your best creative thinking when you’re under pressure? Photo by Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Shari Leid, author of The Friendship Series , experienced its powers firsthand when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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7 Ways to Save Money by Simplifying Your Life

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The stress of keeping up with due dates adds up. Well-built, multipurpose furniture and items in your home will simplify your space , open up a room and decrease stress. This article was published in February 2017 and has been updated. This article was published in February 2017 and has been updated.

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