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The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity

The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity

In The Positive Shift, Dr. Catherine Sanderson breaks down the science of thought and gives readers practical and easy strategies for living longer, happier lives.

2019

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Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor

Why Practicing Gratitude is Good For Your Health

For as long as I can remember, my mom’s family has spent Thanksgiving together. For years we gathered — uncles, aunts, cousins — at my…

Nov 21, 2022

Why Practicing Gratitude is Good For Your Health

Nov 21, 2022

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Wise & Well

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Presents

What science says about the power of experiences

6d ago

Preteen girl with four members of the Dancing with the Stars cast

6d ago

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Wise & Well

The Most Important Advice All College Students Need

My advice to parents, as a psychology professor and mom of kids who’ve been there

Aug 27

College students drinking alcohol at a party

Aug 27

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Wise & Well

3 Proven Ways to Curb Election Anxiety

Political uncertainty and bickering is bad for your mental health. Here’s exactly what to do.

Jul 22

A red and blue brick wall

Jul 22

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Wise & Well

Those Perfect Lives are Never as They Seem

Sharing our own bad news fixes faulty perceptions and improves mental health

Mar 25

Those Perfect Lives are Never as They Seem

Mar 25

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Wise & Well

With Depression, We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends

Addressing the mental health crisis by fostering connections

Sep 20, 2023

With Depression, We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends

Sep 20, 2023

Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor

Join Me for Medium Day, August 12th!

Learn About Fascinating Empirical Research with Practical Implications

Aug 9, 2023

Aug 9, 2023

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The Conversation

To get rid of hazing, clarify what people really think is acceptable behavior and redefine what it…

People often privately feel uncomfortable about bad behavior they see around them but mistakenly believe their peers don’t share their…

Jul 31, 2023

A bunch of hands holding cheap plastic cups together in a toast

Jul 31, 2023

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Wise & Well

Why Blue Space is Better Than Green Space

Spending time near water improves psychological and physical well-being

Jul 24, 2023

Why Blue Space is Better Than Green Space

Jul 24, 2023

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Wise & Well

What to Do When Life Isn’t All Kittens and Rainbows

If you’re not a naturally happy person, here are some scientific strategies to help you out of the gloom and doom.

May 25, 2023

What to Do When Life Isn’t All Kittens and Rainbows

May 25, 2023

Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor

Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor

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Poler Family Professor of Psychology, Amherst College | Author: The Positive Shift; Why We Act | SandersonSpeaking.com

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