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“I need to eliminate all stress from my life.”

Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2011 by Alison

Is it healthier to have stress or no stress in your life? It depends. As you would expect, longevity and well-being tend to be greater for those with less stress in their lives rather than more stress but no control … Continue reading →

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“The world is becoming worse. Where’s the opportunity?”

Posted on Friday, December 9, 2011 by Alison

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. ~Winston Churchill Realistic optimism — that is, hopefulness and confidence about the future with an understanding of reality — enhances quality of life and … Continue reading →

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