Climate Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Address It

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Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise

Memories from your past can affect your self worth in the present. Marisa Franco, psychologist and author of the book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, shares a memory-updating technique you can use daily to boost your self-esteem and feel more secure.F ...  Show more

Quitting is sometimes the right decision. Here's how to know when to walk away

Quitting is often associated with failure. But choosing to walk away from a goal can help you save time, identify what you truly want and create space for other pursuits. This episode, how to evaluate your goal, figure out its cost and know when it's time to throw in the towel. T ...  Show more

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