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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

Catherine A. Sanderson

Catherine A. Sanderson

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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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No Joke: Humor Can Save a Marriage

Laughter is the best… relationship therapy

Jan 27

No Joke: Humor Can Save a Marriage

Jan 27

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Smile, Even if You Aren’t Feeling Happy

Why “fake it until you make it” is a smart strategy

Oct 2, 2024

A family with four women and girls smiling and three men and boys holding neutral expressions

Oct 2, 2024

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Give Small Gifts for Big Effects (on Them and You)

Why spending money on other people feels so good

Sep 26, 2024

A refrigerator magnet saying “Yay! Fiesta!

Sep 26, 2024

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Why You Should Write a Gratitude Letter Today

Science finds expressing thanks boosts happiness

Sep 19, 2024

Why You Should Write a Gratitude Letter Today

Sep 19, 2024

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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Presents

What science says about the power of experiences

Sep 9, 2024

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

Sep 9, 2024

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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, 2024

College students drinking alcohol at a party

Aug 27, 2024

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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, 2024

A red and blue brick wall

Jul 22, 2024

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Those Perfect Lives are Never as They Seem

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

Mar 25, 2024

Those Perfect Lives are Never as They Seem

Mar 25, 2024

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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

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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