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20 Tips for Loving Your Emotions and Living a Happier Life

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness 2022. But how can we “be happy” when we feel “too emotional” and out of control? These twenty valuable tips can help everyone manage emotions and create a happier, healthier life. 1. Listen – Listen to yourself. Find a quiet place and close your eyes. Open yourself to your

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7 Natural Ways to Increase Dopamine

Often called the “motivation molecule,” dopamine provides the drive and the focus you need to be productive. It is heavily involved with attention span, focus, follow-through, motivation, and the ability to experience pleasure. It also creates the feeling that you’re being rewarded for a task well done which motivates most of us to repeat the action

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LOVE NOTES

Welcome to February, the month named after the Latin word februum, which means purification, and the one most recognized for Valentine’s Day; a day we often share affections of love with others. The history of Valentine’s Day, St. Valentine, and the circumstances that surround the naming of February 14th as a day of romance are

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52 Weeks of Joy

Welcome to the 26 Days of Happiness! Today is day 13. Please meet featured author David McLeod from the soon to be released book: The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care, 25 Tools for Happiness, sharing their inspiring story! Introduction In 2019, I wrote a couple of blog articles for The Wellness Universe: 10 Ways to Make Yourself

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Building Tolerance and Empathy through Music

Years ago, after taking my sons to school, I parked in our driveway and continued listening to their HALO video game soundtrack CD. It was mesmerizing – the heavy drum rhythms, expansive orchestration, full chorus and powerful guitar tracks unlocked hidden aspects I was ready to explore. My natural tendency had been to resist listening

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