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The Essentials of Resilience

The Motivated Mind

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The Five Most Mature Healthy Defense Mechanisms for Higher Life Satisfaction

The act of focusing on others well-being and putting their needs before our own, engaging in altruistic behaviors such as helping others volunteering or simply showing kindness have been linked to increased life satisfaction. We should seek to incorporate acts of altruism into our routine and be open to extending a helping hand whenever possible. Something as simple as eye contact and smiling actually releases the hormone oxytocin, which helps us handle stress better. It's spending time supporting others that can bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose to our lives.

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