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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

3 Proven Ways to Curb Election Anxiety

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

17h ago

A red and blue brick wall

17h ago

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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

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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

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Wise & Well

The Best Strategy for Avoiding Regret? Take a Chance

Science reveals that we regret inaction far more than action

Apr 28, 2023

The Best Strategy for Avoiding Regret? Take a Chance

Apr 28, 2023

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Change Your Stress Mindset, Change Your Life

A detailed look at how shifting how you think about stress leads to better psychological and physical well-being.

Apr 8, 2023

Change Your Stress Mindset, Change Your Life

Apr 8, 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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