What You Do Now Matters Most
If you desire to reach certain goals in, say, twelve months, it is what you do in the present moment and the moments thereafter that will...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Sep 5, 2016
- 1 min
The Grace of Acceptance
People who accept their circumstance carry an element of grace that makes them appealing and inspiring. Mark Rylance's character, Rudolf...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jul 30, 2016
- 1 min
Books, Film & Social Acumen
One team of researchers found that people who read fiction literature and watch films or TV show series are found to be better at empathy...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jul 19, 2016
- 1 min
Where Is Your Happy Place?
You know how when you think of scary thoughts or see scary movies your heart and breathing rates amp up their speed? Well, thinking about...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jun 27, 2016
- 1 min
Optimistic People
Optimistic people tend to expect their future to be filled with good things. When negative things occur, optimistic people employ helpful...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jun 24, 2016
- 1 min
Do Tell
Got a goal? If so, make it public by telling trusted family and friends. People who make a behavior change goal public and update others...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jun 20, 2016
- 1 min
The Placebo Effect
Did you know that belief that an intervention or technique will work has been shown to activate placebo circuitry in the brain resulting...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jun 19, 2016
- 1 min
Smiling Improves Mood
The simple act of smiling activates emotional circuitry in the brain that boosts positive mood. And smiling at others improves their mood...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Jun 16, 2016
- 1 min
Choose Good Thoughts
Be choosy about which thoughts you listen to. Pick out the most helpful and beneficial ones and let the rest be.
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- May 21, 2016
- 1 min
Let It Go!
Persistent and habitual negative thoughts? Engage them and become depressed or let them go and do something productive. Let it go!
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- May 8, 2016
- 1 min
Love To Recycle
According to Unilver, recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to power a TV for two hours, a computer for three hours, and a...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- May 7, 2016
- 1 min
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Witness acceptance of others as they are in action by checking out the movie comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and specifically the...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- May 2, 2016
- 1 min
Laughing At The Movies
You went to the movies to see a comedy and loved it. You loved it so much that you plan to see the movie a second time. By the second...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Apr 9, 2016
- 1 min
Get Busy Living
Fortunate are those who have found their passion in life. When you have a passion for your livelihood, you do not find yourself only...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Feb 29, 2016
- 1 min
Taking Anxiety Along For The Ride
Rather than first waiting for anxiety to disappear, consider moving towards your goals with anxiety alongside.
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Feb 22, 2016
- 1 min
White Vinegar: An Eco-Friendly Cleaner
White vinegar is effective at eliminating odors. When planning to cook with foods that emit especially strong and lingering odors, such...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Feb 17, 2016
- 1 min
Positive Thinking With A Twist
Thinking positively means to accept that undesired circumtances are occurring while knowing that they do not have the final word.
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Feb 14, 2016
- 1 min
Build Mental Stamina
Stamina is key to handling life well. So, building stamina is a necessary component of a successful life. If you are low in stamina,...
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Vanessa Ann Vigilante PhD
- Feb 13, 2016
- 1 min
Benefits of Agreeableness
Agreeing means to concur with another's thoughts, words, or actions. While being agreeable means to be pleasant, congenial, and grateful....
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