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Robert V. Levine • Robinson Dr. Robert V. Levine has taught psychology courses for over 50 years at California State University, Fresno, and has written and edited several books on social psychology. Given all of this study and experience, he seems like an apt person to put forward a scientific theory on what a “self” really consists of—an endeavor that produced this latest work. What, Levine asks, does science say about our search for the self, and how should it inform the ways we think about life purpose, self-improvement, mental health?...

Marriage is wonderful, crazy, fun, and sometimes incredibly difficult. Making the first move after a disagreement can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure what to say. This quick idea will help communicate those magic words, “I’m Sorry,” after a mistake has been made. All you need to do is download and print out this adorable PRINTABLE designed by the talented ladies at Merrymint Designs. Then, cut out the card and leave it next to the board game Sorry in a place where your spouse will see it....

06/22/12 The authors say their earlier research showed that learning can alter white matter, which affects how the brain learns, acting as a relay system and coordinating among different brain regions. In this latest study, the researchers set out to measure the degree of alteration, focusing on areas of the brain that they felt were most likely to change from the training the participants received. The researchers found evidence of measurable changes in white matter associated with a part of the brain network related to self-regulation—the anterior cingulate cortex—after short exposure to focused meditation....

Oh, the younger years! Sometimes we all just pine for the good old days when there weren’t any bills to pay, no diapers to change, and no house to clean. You know, no “adulting!” Ahhh, childhood. To help take you back to those carefree days and give you a break, the Divas have put together an amazing Kindergarten Date Night! Take a stroll down memory lane as you and your crush 😉 play games, eat snacks, and learn your ABC’s!...

Ladies of this time sport this now-iconic bob haircut, shellacked and waved to precision, to match the glitz. Recreate this sophisticated, vintage short look—without having to commit to a haircut!—in a few easy steps. Read on and get ready to foxtrot your way around the fashion circuit with flapper hairstyles. **