How To Talk To People You Disagree With

How To Talk To People You Disagree With

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How Joy Helps Save the Planet

Choosing joy over guilt and shame can make climate-friendly habits easier to sustain while improving your own well-being along the way.Summary: Fear may grab our attention, but research suggests joy is what helps us make meaningful, sustainable climate choices. On this episode of ...  Show more

Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? A Guided Reflection Practice

Indigenous artist Dr. Lyla June Johnston leads a 5-minute freewriting exercise about our personal journeys. Autobiographical writing has been shown to help do better in relationships and feel more satisfied in life.How to Do This Practice: Ground yourself: Sit in a comfortable po ...  Show more

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