“We know something about the circuitry in the brain which underlies this quality of outlook,” says Davidson, “and we also know, for example, that individuals who suffer from depression, they show activation in this circuitry but it doesn’t last—this activation is very transient.” Whereas resilience requires thousands of hours of practice, research suggests “modest doses” of loving-kindness and compassion meditation can impact outlook—Davidson mentions a recent study where individuals who had never meditated before received 30 minutes of compassion training over two weeks....

the spending conversation isn’t really about money the spending conversation isn’t really about money The first thing to remember when you begin a conversation about spending differences with your spouse is that “conversations about money aren’t actually about money.” The Gottman Institute elaborates on this idea in countless articles and even talks about this idea briefly in their podcast, Small Things Often. In short, conversations about money are ACTUALLY conversations about our deepest dreams, desires, and core needs as humans....

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Whatever the habit is that you want to make, here are a few practical tips to help make your changes stick. How to Make Your New Habits Stick How to Make Your New Habits Stick 1. Choose the right practice If you’re trying to integrate the ability to become more present in your daily life, choose what you want to practice. You may want to integrate a more formal mindfulness practice that would come in the form of a sitting meditation or mindful yoga....

2. Acknowledge Moments of Kindness During the course of your day, notice any pleasant interaction or encounter the day offers you. It might be a “hello” from a passer-by, a compliment from a friend or acquaintance, having the person ahead of you hold the door open, a tender moment you observe between a father and his child, or a toddler squatting down to pet a dog. Once you notice this interaction, pay attention to the reaction it elicits within you, allowing the feelings and sensations to penetrate deep within your mind and body....