Dec 26, 2018

Is the glass half full or half empty? Why does optimism matter? Does it really make that big of a difference? I’ll end the episode with an activity that can help you learn optimism!

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Dec 19, 2018

Maybe you don't want to forgive, but this episode might change your mind. I will bust common myths on what forgiveness is and isn't. I'll talk about the benefits of forgiveness, the harms of revenge, and then I'll give you some step-by-step directions on how to forgive. 

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Dec 12, 2018

Dec 5, 2018

How is gift giving associated with our happiness? Short story, it's not the gifts that matter, but your friendships that matter. What makes for a quality friendship?

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