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Don't Think of the White Bear

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Introduction

In 18 63, the russian novelist dostevski gave his readers a challenge. He warned that when you try not to think of something, you will see that cursed thing come to mind every minute. Our minds are constantly telling us what to do to be happy. What if our minds are lying to us? The good news is that understanding the science of the mind can point us back in the right direction.

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