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Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
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How finding joy in the little things is an investment in long-term wellbeing
Experiencing positive emotions boosts momentary happiness and helps develop optimism and resilience, which can help protect against poor mental health ahead.
Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
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Less open, less agreeable, less conscientious: How the pandemic changed our personalities
The trauma of the Covid period accelerated the natural process of personality change, a new study says.
Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
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Answers to mental health issues may lie in the future – and not in the past
Sometimes, instead of dissecting the negative memories, we need to focus on a better understanding of how we view our future.
Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Four ways to practise compassion while watching the news
Experiencing empathy has its benefits, but there are also many downsides to it.
Trudy Meehan, The Conversation & Jolanta Burke, The Conversation
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The science behind why some people find it harder to be happy
There is no positive psychology intervention that will work for all people because we are as unique as our DNA.
Jolanta Burke, The Conversation