Read more about the article The Breath That Actually Calms You Down
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The Breath That Actually Calms You Down

The Breath That Actually Calms You Down (And Why "Take a Deep Breath" Is Half Wrong)Somebody has told you to take a deep breath. Probably more than once. Probably at…

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Read more about the article Fear is Protective – Not Broken
A Fear Is A Subconscious Protective Mechanism.

Fear is Protective – Not Broken

Your Fear Isn't Working Against You. It's Working For You — Maybe Just Too Hard.You've probably heard someone say the subconscious mind "sabotages" people, or "works against" them. It's a…

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Read more about the article Why Laughing Actually Changes Your Body Chemistry
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Why Laughing Actually Changes Your Body Chemistry

Laughter gets filed under "nice to have" — a mood boost, nothing more. But the physiology tells a different story. When you laugh, several measurable systems fire at once, and…

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