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Don't Accentuate the Positive

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Overcoming Obstacles: The WOOP Method

This chapter explores mental contrasting and the WOOP method, emphasizing how identifying obstacles can fuel motivation to achieve personal goals. It features a conversation with a transgender Navy SEAL about navigating identity in a polarized society, highlighting struggles for validation and acceptance. The chapter also narrates a transformative experience stemming from a violent attack, showcasing a journey from victimhood to empowerment and activism for trans rights.

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