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Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness

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Negative Visualization: A Technique from Positive Psychology and Ancient Stoicism

Resetting your reference points and practicing negative visualization can help you appreciate the good things in life. The Stoics believed in this technique, where you imagine losing everything you love for a few minutes every day to reset your perspective. By doing so, you realize that you have a wonderful life and appreciate the good things around you more.

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