Stories By

Carolyn Gregoire

18 stories on DailyGood

18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently

"Creativity works in mysterious and often paradoxical ways. Creative thinking is a stable, defining characteristic ...

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How to Bounce Back From Failure

"Happiness isn't the opposite of depression -- resilience is, according to psychologist Peter Kramer. Think of the ...

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10 Things Highly Intuitive People Do Differently

"Even when we're not at a fork in the road, wondering what to do and trying to hear that inner voice, our intuition ...

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How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

"What makes some people more successful in work and life than others? IQ and work ethic are important, but they ...

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Marcus Aurelius and the Key to Happiness

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius' most enduring legacy is not his external power, but his deeply held conviction that ...

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How to Train Your Brain to See What Others Don't

Remember the last time you had an 'aha' moment? The pleasure of a new and profound insight can leave us with that ...

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Why Silence Is So Good for Your Brain

"As our internal and external environments become louder and louder, more people are beginning to seek out silence, ...

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The Science of Conquering Your Fears

Aristotle believed courage to be the most important quality in a man. "Courage is the first of human virtues because ...

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The Importance of Mindfulness in Children

While meditation practices are usually associated with adults, there is a growing movement focused on implementing ...

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Science Proves That Hugs Can Boost Your Immune System

When somebody says they "need a hug," it's possible that they are not just being overly dramatic or merely ...

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The Hidden Joy of Waiting in Line

"Americans spend an estimated 37 billion hours waiting in line each year, much to our individual and collective ...

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The Surprising Benefit of Going Through Hard Times

Psychologists studying "post-traumatic growth" find that many people come to thrive in the aftermath of adversity. ...

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The Lost Voice of a Generation

None of us can know the span of our life. Some of us will live a long life and die in old age; others leave much ...

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The Power of Hobbies

When thinking of ways to create a better and healthier lifestyle, oftentimes people tend to think in terms of ...

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Why Your Best Ideas Happen in the Most Unusual Places

Last month, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg shared some questionable advice on how to become successful at ...

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5 Things We Learned About Mindfulness in 2015

The more we learn about mindfulness -- cultivating a focused awareness on the present moment -- the more health and ...

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How Sleep Resets the Brain's Emotional Compass

"As most of us know all too well, lack of sleep and a bad mood often go hand-in-hand. But a poor night's sleep ...

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Everything You Need to Know About New Year's Resolutions

"Statistically speaking, new year's resolutions are a losing game. A whopping 92 percent of people who set ...

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