Self-Help Archives - Good News Network https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/self-help/ A Daily Dose of Positive News to Enthuse Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:52:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-GNN-Logo-Circles-2017-1-32x32.png Self-Help Archives - Good News Network https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/self-help/ 32 32 120051390 Learning to Just Say No to Unwanted Holiday Invitations Can Benefit Your Mental Health–New Study https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/learning-to-just-say-no-to-unwanted-holiday-invitations-can-benefit-your-mental-health-new-study/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/learning-to-just-say-no-to-unwanted-holiday-invitations-can-benefit-your-mental-health-new-study/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=200651 A new and creative study shows that rejecting undesired invitations to parties can be beneficial in avoiding holiday burnout. The study also found that even if the invitation comes from loved ones, they don’t care about rejections as much as we imagine they do. More than three-quarters of people in a survey confessed to accepting […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/learning-to-just-say-no-to-unwanted-holiday-invitations-can-benefit-your-mental-health-new-study/feed/ 0 200651 Playing Video Games Improves These Aspects of Daily Life Say Gamers in New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playing-video-games-improves-these-aspects-of-daily-life-say-gamers-in-new-poll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playing-video-games-improves-these-aspects-of-daily-life-say-gamers-in-new-poll/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:48:18 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197938 Nearly three-quarters of gamers are certain that video games have improved their lives. A recent survey of 2,000 American gamers revealed how video games are more than just hobbies—72% of respondents attested to the positive impact of the pastime on various aspects of daily life. Sixty-eight percent credit games for enhancing relaxation, and 67% say […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/playing-video-games-improves-these-aspects-of-daily-life-say-gamers-in-new-poll/feed/ 0 197938 The Top Romantic-Comedy Films For a Broken Heart Revealed by New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-top-romantic-comedy-films-for-a-broken-heart-revealed-by-new-poll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-top-romantic-comedy-films-for-a-broken-heart-revealed-by-new-poll/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 11:30:20 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197660 Rom-coms can actually be a great salve for a broken heart, providing empathy and hope during an otherwise difficult period. 2,000 adults in a new poll reported the top reasons such films were seen as having such a positive influence: they provide escapism, get you to laugh again, and they’re relatable. According to the survey, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-top-romantic-comedy-films-for-a-broken-heart-revealed-by-new-poll/feed/ 0 197660 Top 10 Tips for Getting Over a Breakup – Advice From 2,000 Adults Finds Much Agreement https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-tips-for-getting-over-a-breakup-advice-from-2000-adults/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-tips-for-getting-over-a-breakup-advice-from-2000-adults/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:59:27 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197234 The best advice to get over a breakup was compiled in a new poll of 2,000 people who have a few opinions on the poignant topic. A huge majority—77 percent of respondents—believe it’s best to consider a breakup as a fresh start rather than dwelling on the past, and 72 percent agree it should encourage […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-tips-for-getting-over-a-breakup-advice-from-2000-adults/feed/ 0 197234 The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good–And a New Positivity Bench in London https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-20-things-that-make-people-feel-good-and-new-positivity-bench-in-london/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-20-things-that-make-people-feel-good-and-new-positivity-bench-in-london/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:01:42 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=197059 A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 20 things that make us feel good—with a good night’s sleep and a sunny blue sky coming in at number one and two. 45 percent said a nice compliment is guaranteed to boost their mood, while laughing until tears flowed also scored high. The average respondent experiences […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-20-things-that-make-people-feel-good-and-new-positivity-bench-in-london/feed/ 0 197059 Men Are Almost as Likely as Women to Display Their Sensitive Side, Says New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/men-nearly-as-likely-as-women-to-openly-display-sensitive-side/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/men-nearly-as-likely-as-women-to-openly-display-sensitive-side/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 22:20:58 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=195300 Modern men are nearly as likely as women to openly display a sensitive side, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 adults found that 71% of the men reported being in touch with their feelings—compared to 82% of women. Of the respondents who called themselves sensitive, 41% outwardly show it often—or always. One-third […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/men-nearly-as-likely-as-women-to-openly-display-sensitive-side/feed/ 0 195300 Survey Says These Are the Best Things About Raising a Child – #1 are the Cuddles https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-says-these-are-the-best-things-about-raising-a-child/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-says-these-are-the-best-things-about-raising-a-child/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:47:36 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=195053 A poll of moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers of children under 13, found that 84 percent consider raising children to be the greatest thing to happen to them—and the best thing may be their cuddles. Other favorite aspects include seeing their personalities develop and laughing often over the youngsters’ quirky questions and funny remarks. Watching […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-says-these-are-the-best-things-about-raising-a-child/feed/ 0 195053 Finland is Looking for 10 People to Attend Free ‘Masterclass of Happiness’ to Find Their Inner Finn at Beautiful Resort https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/finland-is-looking-for-10-people-to-attend-free-masterclass-of-happiness-to-find-their-inner-finn-at-beautiful-resort/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/finland-is-looking-for-10-people-to-attend-free-masterclass-of-happiness-to-find-their-inner-finn-at-beautiful-resort/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=191524 Countries are always looking for ways to promote their unique culture to attract tourists, and Finland may have just knocked the ball out of the park. Having been named the world’s happiest country by the World Happiness Report for five consecutive years, Finland wants to share its secret to happiness with the world. To do […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/finland-is-looking-for-10-people-to-attend-free-masterclass-of-happiness-to-find-their-inner-finn-at-beautiful-resort/feed/ 0 191524 Adults 70 and Older Swear by These Activities to Keep Them Younger Than Their Age – ‘Stereotypes No Longer Apply’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-poll-shows-old-age-stereotypes-no-longer-apply/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-poll-shows-old-age-stereotypes-no-longer-apply/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:49:49 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=190640 Three-quarters of people who reached 70 years or older agreed in a new poll that the ‘old age stereotypes’ no longer apply to today’s seniors. In fact, 72 percent of this group feel “years younger” than their actual age and are far more active than they imagined they would be. The survey of 1,000 people […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-poll-shows-old-age-stereotypes-no-longer-apply/feed/ 0 190640 Improving Her Depression, Woman Tries Something New Every Day for a Year–And Vows to Keep it Up https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/depressed-woman-tried-something-new-every-day-for-a-year/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/depressed-woman-tried-something-new-every-day-for-a-year/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:03:16 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=189041 A woman who struggled with depression found a way—actually, more than 300 ways—to improve her mental health by doing something new every day for a year. Jess Mell says she’s now the happiest she’s been in a decade after trying new things for 365 days, including a try at hot yoga and beekeeping. During the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/depressed-woman-tried-something-new-every-day-for-a-year/feed/ 1 189041 How to Have an Invincible New Year in 2023 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-year-motivation-by-tama-in-2023/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-year-motivation-by-tama-in-2023/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:28:42 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=188963 This year, don’t set inflated goals to make up for every choice you didn’t make in 2022. This year, I want you to cultivate a power and presence within you that allows you to choose your good all the time, in every circumstance of your life. You are worth so much more than one year […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-year-motivation-by-tama-in-2023/feed/ 0 188963 Two-Thirds Will Tell People They’re ‘Fine’ Over the Holidays Even When They’re Not: Here are 12 Better Responses https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-better-responses-to-question-how-are-you/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-better-responses-to-question-how-are-you/#respond Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:47:11 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=187689 A poll of 2,000 adults found that two-thirds will tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ over the holiday period, even when they’re not. Half of the respondents believe others don’t want to hear about their troubles because it dampens the mood, so they keep the conversation light-hearted. But the study, commissioned by British snack […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-better-responses-to-question-how-are-you/feed/ 0 187689 Living Near Water as a Child is Linked to Better Mental Health and Well-being in Adulthood: Study https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/living-near-water-as-a-child-is-linked-to-better-mental-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood-study/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/living-near-water-as-a-child-is-linked-to-better-mental-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood-study/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:16:41 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=186934 Using research from 18 countries, a new study concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes as children. The findings were replicated in each of the 18 countries, say the authors studying ‘blue spaces’. Mounting […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/living-near-water-as-a-child-is-linked-to-better-mental-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood-study/feed/ 0 186934 Complimenting a Stranger is What We’d Most Like to Do in Public But Don’t Have the Guts, Says Top 10 Survey https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-top-things-brits-want-to-do-in-public/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-top-things-brits-want-to-do-in-public/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:44:27 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=185562 Complimenting a stranger in the street is the top thing adults would most like to do in public, but don’t have the guts, according to a poll from the UK. The poll of 2,000 adults found 40 percent ‘consciously limit’ themselves in life because they fear being criticized when doing things more freely. Well over […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-top-things-brits-want-to-do-in-public/feed/ 1 185562 Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being – Here’s Why https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-have-higher-emotional-well-being-interview/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-have-higher-emotional-well-being-interview/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:57:13 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=184355 Written by Tim Vernimmen, this article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, a nonprofit publication dedicated to making scientific knowledge accessible to all. Bodies lose their vigor with the passing of the years, but in the emotional realm, older people seem to rule supreme. For the past 20 years, Susan Turk Charles, a psychologist at the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/seniors-have-higher-emotional-well-being-interview/feed/ 0 184355 14 Unique Ways People Are Generating More Physical Activity in Daily Routines https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/14-unique-ways-to-generate-more-physical-activity/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/14-unique-ways-to-generate-more-physical-activity/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:37:57 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=182965 A recent survey polled 2,000 U.S. adults to see how they’re staying active as their routines and lifestyles have undergone a drastic change over the past two years. 73% are eager to increase their physical activity and to change their habits, with 70% making more of an effort to move more, compared to when the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/14-unique-ways-to-generate-more-physical-activity/feed/ 0 182965 What Did Albert Einstein, Da Vinci, and Steve Jobs Have in Common: Dyslexia – Why They’re Top Achievers https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-greatest-minds-effected-by-dyslexia/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-greatest-minds-effected-by-dyslexia/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 01:15:03 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=182064 Dyslexia has affected some of history’s greatest minds—including Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Sir Stephen Hawking. The list also includes billionaire entrepreneurs—like Sir Richard Branson and Steve Jobs—who’ve built some of the world’s top companies, like Virgin and Apple. Now scientists have discovered that people with dyslexia have special skills. They are […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-greatest-minds-effected-by-dyslexia/feed/ 0 182064 70% Say They Always Trust Their Instinct, With Physical ‘Gut Feeling’ Used to Make Decisions, Says New Poll https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/70pt-say-they-always-trust-their-instinct-british-poll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/70pt-say-they-always-trust-their-instinct-british-poll/#respond Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:26:33 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181683 Forget head over heart. People in Britain firmly believe in gut-first when making decisions, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 adults found that 70 percent say they always trust their instincts with 35 percent experiencing a physical ‘gut feeling’ about situations. Nearly one in five (17 percent) turn to the feeling in […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/70pt-say-they-always-trust-their-instinct-british-poll/feed/ 0 181683 Going to Festivals Can Connect You to Humanity, Make You More Likely to Help Strangers for 6 Months: Yale https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attending-festivals-can-connect-you-to-humanity-make-you-help-strangers/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attending-festivals-can-connect-you-to-humanity-make-you-help-strangers/#respond Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:58:48 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181476 Going to a festival can leave you more connected to humanity and more willing to help strangers for at least six months afterwards, a new Yale study reveals. In fact, more than 63 percent said they had undergone a ‘transformative experience.’ There have been many studies on the positive psychological effects of religious gatherings and […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/attending-festivals-can-connect-you-to-humanity-make-you-help-strangers/feed/ 0 181476 Striking a Power Pose Can Give a Person More Self-Confidence https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/striking-power-pose-can-give-you-more-self-confidence/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/striking-power-pose-can-give-you-more-self-confidence/#respond Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:14:56 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181182 Striking a powerful pose like Superman or Wonder Woman does actually make people feel more confident—and maybe even behave more confidently—according to a new study. The German team has confirmed what small studies already suggested, after crunching data from 130 different experiments from published and unpublished studies involving more than 10,000 people. “We found a […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/striking-power-pose-can-give-you-more-self-confidence/feed/ 0 181182 ‘Summer Fridays’ Are the Key to Feeling Happier at Work https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/summer-fridays-are-the-key-to-feeling-happier-at-work/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/summer-fridays-are-the-key-to-feeling-happier-at-work/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:17:34 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=181061 A new poll suggests ‘Summer Fridays’ are the key to feeling happier at work. 59% of 2,000 working adults say their jobs offer ‘Summer Fridays’—allowing them a short day, or a day off, occasionally on Fridays during the season. Over eight in 10 employees say they benefit from this perk because it makes them feel […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/summer-fridays-are-the-key-to-feeling-happier-at-work/feed/ 0 181061 Constructive Feedback Is Surprisingly Welcome – So ‘Just do it’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/constructive-feedback-is-surprisingly-welcome-just-do-it-apa/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/constructive-feedback-is-surprisingly-welcome-just-do-it-apa/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:12:31 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=179033 People consistently underestimate others’ desire for constructive feedback and therefore don’t provide it, even when it could improve another person’s performance on a task, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “People often have opportunities to provide others with constructive feedback that could be immediately helpful, whether that’s letting someone know of a […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/constructive-feedback-is-surprisingly-welcome-just-do-it-apa/feed/ 1 179033 The Small Victories That Make a Huge Difference in Our Daily Lives https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-small-victories-that-make-a-huge-difference-in-our-daily-lives/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-small-victories-that-make-a-huge-difference-in-our-daily-lives/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:39:22 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=174420 From finding a $20 bill in an old jacket to finally finishing a TV series on the watchlist, the average person has four small wins a day, or 1,460 every year, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,004 Americans delved into the impact of life’s little successes and found that four in five […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-small-victories-that-make-a-huge-difference-in-our-daily-lives/feed/ 1 174420 How the Mind Can Be ‘Trained Like a Muscle’ to Focus – Try Using These Simple Exercises https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/amishi-jha-teaches-the-mind-can-be-trained-like-a-muscle-to-focus-better/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/amishi-jha-teaches-the-mind-can-be-trained-like-a-muscle-to-focus-better/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:23:36 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=172439 When people say “I get distracted easily,” what they’re really saying is, “I receive less of the absolute miracle that is “focus” than other people.” Because when we consider the 10 million bytes of imagery data that the eyes give the brain every second or the 6,000 spontaneous thoughts we have each day, it truly […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/amishi-jha-teaches-the-mind-can-be-trained-like-a-muscle-to-focus-better/feed/ 2 172439 When Negotiating, How Tough Should Your First Offer Be? Scientists Reveal What Works Best https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/in-negotiations-how-tough-should-your-first-offer-be-scientists-found-out-what-works-best/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/in-negotiations-how-tough-should-your-first-offer-be-scientists-found-out-what-works-best/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:16:58 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=171761 In a negotiation, how tough should your first offer be? New research shows the first offer can have a significant impact on the eventual outcome, and if you try to drive too hard a bargain, it could backfire. Whether you’re buying a house, a car, or second-hand furniture, it’s likely you will need to negotiate […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/in-negotiations-how-tough-should-your-first-offer-be-scientists-found-out-what-works-best/feed/ 0 171761 Need More Self Compassion? Researcher Suggests These 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Our ‘Negativity Bias’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/self-compassion-researcher-suggests-4-steps-to-overcome-negativity-bias/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/self-compassion-researcher-suggests-4-steps-to-overcome-negativity-bias/#respond Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:06:39 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=169059 When you look at yourself in the bathroom mirror, do you focus in on your favorite feature and give yourself a compliment? Do you think about how grateful you are to be alive, and fortunate to have a bathroom with hot and cold running water? Or do you focus on something you wish were different, […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/self-compassion-researcher-suggests-4-steps-to-overcome-negativity-bias/feed/ 0 169059 What Can the Wise Voices of J.R.R. Tolkien, Frodo Baggins, and Gandalf the Grey Teach Us About the Present Day https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/j-r-r-tolkein-frodo-baggins-and-gandalf-the-grey-on-covid-19/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/j-r-r-tolkein-frodo-baggins-and-gandalf-the-grey-on-covid-19/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:18:37 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=168342 Of course, the commentary of wise figures from The Lord of the Rings would be relevant for every day and every moment, such is the power of J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings. While Tolkien vehemently rejected that his fantasy masterpiece represented anything allegorical whatsoever, one might say that it has launched itself forward to stand among the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/j-r-r-tolkein-frodo-baggins-and-gandalf-the-grey-on-covid-19/feed/ 4 168342 Join a Global Gathering of Researchers on the Importance of Self-Compassion – Free Online https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-to-explain-importance-of-self-compassion/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-to-explain-importance-of-self-compassion/#respond Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:35:04 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=168261 Noted researchers are coming together on September 10 to spread one message: “Self-compassion is critical.” The Global Compassion Gathering will feature a deep dive into self-compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD, the pioneering self-compassion researcher who conducted the first empirical studies on self-compassion over 20 years ago. Her latest book is Fierce Self-Compassion. The free event has […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-to-explain-importance-of-self-compassion/feed/ 0 168261 Retired Officer Engages With Scammers to Expose Their Schemes – WATCH the Call https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/retired-officer-engages-with-scammers-to-expose-schemes/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/retired-officer-engages-with-scammers-to-expose-schemes/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:10:24 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=167671 The internet makes it easy for criminals to reach out from anywhere to illegally obtain your money or personal data—and a retired police officer is pointing out some of the most dubious ways scammers use smart phones to trick innocent people. Dave has spoken directly with hundreds of scammers in an attempt to understand what […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/retired-officer-engages-with-scammers-to-expose-schemes/feed/ 1 167671 How to Deal With Your Biggest Critic – That Inner Voice That Attacks You Regarding Self-Improvement https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-silence-your-biggest-critics-those-inner-voices-that-insist-on-self-improvement/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-silence-your-biggest-critics-those-inner-voices-that-insist-on-self-improvement/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:30:07 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=167109 I have often had a yearning spirit. I’m ambitious, I tell myself. But if I’m honest, my “ambition” is often a vicious sniper, promising happiness while spraying me with self-attack: you should be further along, weigh less, have more self-worth, started a movement, married money. This kind of “ambition”—a regret-fest or siren song of someday […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-silence-your-biggest-critics-those-inner-voices-that-insist-on-self-improvement/feed/ 1 167109 A Valentine’s Day Message for the World: Love Never Fails https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/valentines-day-message-by-tama-kieves/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/valentines-day-message-by-tama-kieves/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2021 23:51:15 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=158362 This Valentine’s Day, we are living in a world that needs some love—and we need to give it. Loving is the way we wake up from the dream of powerlessness. Love is a game changer. The Berlin wall fell. Slaves were freed. Someone published the book of their dreams today. Someone else rose up against […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/valentines-day-message-by-tama-kieves/feed/ 2 158362 How One Writer Learned to be Productive During the Pandemic https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/writer-learned-to-be-productive-during-pandemic/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/writer-learned-to-be-productive-during-pandemic/#respond Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:29:43 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=157965 You might quite naturally jump to the conclusion that COVID-19 has provided the opportunity through lockdowns and enforced isolation to create the perfect storm in which writers can work on their book. For some this may be true, however, for others—and I include myself among them—it has created a barrage of situations that have shrunk […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/writer-learned-to-be-productive-during-pandemic/feed/ 0 157965 This New Year, Dare to Be Unfaithful to Your Goals https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/this-new-year-dare-to-be-unfaithful-to-your-goals/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/this-new-year-dare-to-be-unfaithful-to-your-goals/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:50:40 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=157452 An excerpt from the book Thriving Through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Fear of the Unknown and Making Change Work for You (TarcherPerigree-Penguin-Randomhouse), by Tama Kieves I was talking to one of my coaching clients who reported not being able to stay with a Zen meditation practice—so she gave up meditating altogether. “I’m either gung-ho all the […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/this-new-year-dare-to-be-unfaithful-to-your-goals/feed/ 1 157452 Mom’s Mistakes Leads to Good Kids Who Focus on Others https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/moms-mistakes-leads-to-good-kids-who-focus-on-others/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/moms-mistakes-leads-to-good-kids-who-focus-on-others/#respond Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:19:00 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=156147 One mom who realized she was missing the mark in raising truly good kids has figured out the answer and is on a mission to help other parents learn from her mistakes. Dani LaBriola, who has 11-year-old twins, created a system called Crafting Character, and says, “it’s a two-step process that requires a pivot in […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/moms-mistakes-leads-to-good-kids-who-focus-on-others/feed/ 0 156147 People are Making Self-Care a Priority After One of the Most Stressful Years Ever https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/people-are-making-self-care-a-priority-i-covid-survey/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:57:04 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=156350 Seven in 10 Americans (73%) were more conscious of needing self-care in 2020—and 69% plan to do more self-care in 2021 than they did in the previous year, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans examined respondents’ self-care habits and the possibility of whether they see themselves investing in self-care more in […]

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]]> 156350 If Overly Anxious or Depressed, Study Shows That Focus on Past Successes Can Improve Judgement https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/if-overly-anxious-or-depressed-study-shows-focus-on-past-successes/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/if-overly-anxious-or-depressed-study-shows-focus-on-past-successes/#respond Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:24:05 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=155765 The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes. On a positive note, overly anxious and depressed people’s judgment can improve if they focus on what they get right, instead of what they get wrong, suggests a new […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/if-overly-anxious-or-depressed-study-shows-focus-on-past-successes/feed/ 0 155765 These Bad Habits Americans Picked Up in 2020 They Want to Get Rid of in 2021 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-on-breaking-habits-picked-up-in-2020/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-on-breaking-habits-picked-up-in-2020/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:39:11 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=155667 Nearly half of Americans working from home have signed off early to have a drink, according to a new poll—and 45% of these respondents have admittedly taken the liberty of having an alcoholic drink during the workday. The survey polled 2,000 nationally-representative adults (approximately 800 of whom are working from home) to examine the habits […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/poll-on-breaking-habits-picked-up-in-2020/feed/ 1 155667 Walking Through the Doorway of Change – How to Thrive Through Uncertainty https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/walk-through-the-doorway-of-change-and-thrive-through-uncertainty/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/walk-through-the-doorway-of-change-and-thrive-through-uncertainty/#respond Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=154033 This is an excerpt from Thriving through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Fear of the Unknown and Making Change Work for You By Tama Kieves… You may feel like things are challenging at this moment in your life. But let’s get this straight right now. It’s not because you’re failing, or broken. The Doorway You’re standing at […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/walk-through-the-doorway-of-change-and-thrive-through-uncertainty/feed/ 0 154033 If You Feel Like Things Are Falling Apart, They Are Probably Actually Coming Together https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tama-kieves-book-excerpt-on-change/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tama-kieves-book-excerpt-on-change/#respond Sun, 15 Nov 2020 06:12:25 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=152305 Most of us don’t relish change—and we’d rather remain stuck inside a cocoon than fly like a butterfly. This excerpt by Tama Kieves, from her recent book Thriving Through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Fear of the Unknown and Making Change Work for You, is meant to help you see that another world is available to you. […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tama-kieves-book-excerpt-on-change/feed/ 0 152305 Study Shows That Sleeping With a Weighted Blanket Can Reduce Insomnia https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/study-shows-that-sleeping-with-a-weighted-blanket-can-reduce-insomnia/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/study-shows-that-sleeping-with-a-weighted-blanket-can-reduce-insomnia/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:00:26 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=151064 Weighted blankets are a safe and effective intervention in the treatment of insomnia. That’s according to Swedish researchers who found that insomnia patients do experience improved sleep and less daytime sleepiness when sleeping with a weighted blanket. Results of the randomized, controlled study show that participants using the weighted blanket for four weeks reported significantly […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/study-shows-that-sleeping-with-a-weighted-blanket-can-reduce-insomnia/feed/ 0 151064 Poll Shows People Are Picking Up Healthy New Habits As a Result of Being Home in Pandemic https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/people-are-creating-healthy-routines-in-pandemic/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/people-are-creating-healthy-routines-in-pandemic/#respond Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:59:09 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=150784 Brits have been creating some healthy new routines in recent months, with many picking up at least five new rituals as a result of being home so much this year. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that more than a third have picked up and embraced good habits during lockdown. And seven in 10 said […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/people-are-creating-healthy-routines-in-pandemic/feed/ 0 150784 Two-thirds of Americans Believe They Have Become a Better Person This Year https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2-3-of-americans-say-lock-down-has-made-better-people/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2-3-of-americans-say-lock-down-has-made-better-people/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:04:13 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=148237 Two-thirds of Americans said quarantine has made them a better person, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans over age 21 looked at the positives changes to come from this challenging time—and the ways in which respondents are re-prioritizing what they value. Results revealed 55% of respondents were a bit embarrassed by […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2-3-of-americans-say-lock-down-has-made-better-people/feed/ 0 148237 If You Can’t Muster a Real Smile, Researchers Suggest You ‘Fake it till you make it’ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/when-smiling-the-whole-world-smiles-with-you-study/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/when-smiling-the-whole-world-smiles-with-you-study/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:40:09 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=145978 ‘Fake it till you make it’ is an aphorism that suggests that by imitating confidence or an optimistic mindset, a person can realize those qualities in their real life. A new study from researchers at the University of South Australia have confirmed that the very act of smiling by simply moving your facial muscles, can actually […]

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/when-smiling-the-whole-world-smiles-with-you-study/feed/ 0 145978 89% of People Think Happiness Can Be Controlled – And They Are Much Happier For It https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/89pt-of-people-think-happiness-can-be-controlled/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/89pt-of-people-think-happiness-can-be-controlled/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:30:28 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=145139 A new survey found that 89% of people think their happiness can be controlled—and they are 32% happier than those who don’t think believe it.

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/89pt-of-people-think-happiness-can-be-controlled/feed/ 1 145139 5 Growth Hacks To Help You Adapt And Thrive During Challenging Times https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-adapt-and-navigate-through-challenging-times/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-adapt-and-navigate-through-challenging-times/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2020 17:37:11 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=143136 Learning how to adapt effectively can help you navigate through challenging times, says Cameron Brown, an International Speaker & Executive Coach.

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-adapt-and-navigate-through-challenging-times/feed/ 0 143136 UC Berkeley is Offering Up Their Popular ‘Science of Happiness’ Course for Free Online https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uc-berkeley-is-offering-up-their-popular-science-of-happiness-course-for-free-online/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uc-berkeley-is-offering-up-their-popular-science-of-happiness-course-for-free-online/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:58:57 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=138387 The 8-week course has reportedly been shown to improve students' daily levels of happiness—and it is now available to the world for free.

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uc-berkeley-is-offering-up-their-popular-science-of-happiness-course-for-free-online/feed/ 0 138387 The Science of Kindness: Biology Proves How We Are All Connected https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-science-of-kindness-biology-proves-how-we-are-all-connected/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-science-of-kindness-biology-proves-how-we-are-all-connected/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:10:04 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=120132 The basic lessons of biology teach us exactly why we are all connected with each other—and why that's important.

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-science-of-kindness-biology-proves-how-we-are-all-connected/feed/ 1 120132 Great Things to Do at Home While Quarantined: Let’s Be Pandemic-Positive https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tips-for-making-your-time-at-home-pandemic-positive/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tips-for-making-your-time-at-home-pandemic-positive/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:00:06 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=136442 Need tips on how to spend your time in self-isolation? Here are 16 productive and positive things to do from home while you're in quarantine.

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tips-for-making-your-time-at-home-pandemic-positive/feed/ 1 136442 How to Follow Negative News Without Getting Depressed https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-follow-negative-news-without-getting-depressed/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-follow-negative-news-without-getting-depressed/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:00:11 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=112607 Spoiler alert: it is possible for spiritually-minded individuals to follow current events without feeling discouraged or depressed.

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]]> https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-to-follow-negative-news-without-getting-depressed/feed/ 10 112607 These Are The Best Things About Aging, as Voted By People Over 50 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/best-things-about-aging-onepoll/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/best-things-about-aging-onepoll/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:29:13 +0000 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/?p=136220 A new survey uncovers the positive aspects about aging—and almost half of adults over 50 say their self-confidence and fulfillment has increased with age.

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