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Love is in the Details [VIDEO]

In this video, happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar explains that in order to make the most of our romantic relationships, all we need to do is pay attention to the details—the small moments and thoughtful gestures that bring us closer together.

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10 Questions That Will Change Your Life

When we think about what has the power to change our lives, we usually think big: a new job, a move across country. Surprisingly, the right question—complex, pointed and and mulled over with care—can also change the direction of our lives. Here are 10 to ponder and discuss with friends.

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5 Ways to Cope With a Terrible Day

We’ve all had those days when you feel under-appreciated, aggravated, and physically drained at the end of the day. Instead of hosting your own personal pity party, try using some of these tools to turn negative thinking around—if not into a cheery mood—at least into a neutral, rational one.

5 Unhealthy Spending Habits and How to Fix Them

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Are You Guilty of These 5 Unhealthy Spending Habits?

As adults we are expected to know how to handle money, but few of us were ever taught how to do it. Instead we’ve developed a number of unhealthy spending habits. You can stop the cycle of spending and debt; start your journey here.

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7 Steps to Loving Your Body

Do you struggle with the mirror and the scale? Do you compare yourself to other women or touched-up models in magazines, only to find yourself wanting? It’s time to stop! Read these seven steps to get on the path to a healthy self-image, no matter your size.

“Belief,” filmmaker David Shadrack Smith

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New Documentary Explores the World of “Belief”

Filmmaker/producer David Shadrack Smith has taken on his most ambitious project to date: “Belief,” Which airs for seven nights beginning Oct. 18 on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, looks at mankind’s search to connect with something greater than ourselves.

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5 Positive Reasons for Saying No

It consists of just two little letters, but the word “no” can have a big impact on your relationships with others—and with yourself. Finding a balance between yes and no is key, but that equilibrium can only exist if you’re able to see both the positive and negative sides of saying no.

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LifeMap: A GPS for the Soul

Life is a journey. You can follow the crowd, or you can challenge yourself by charting a more purposeful course. A new web-based tool called Life Reimagined LifeMap is here to help.

Chocolate—and 6 Other Foods to Boost Your Mind and Mood

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Chocolate and 6 Other Foods to Boost Your Mood

We all have our go-to pick-me-ups—a beat-pumping Zumba class, a Taylor Swift song on repeat … Everyone needs that little boost every now and then—and food is one of the best ways to get it. Studies have shown that what you eat has a significant effect on how you feel, so here are seven foods to grab first when it’s time to recharge.

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YouTube Star Stands Up to Bullying

Keenan West has created a hugely popular anti-bullying campaign by “meeting kids where they are.” And in this case, they are on YouTube, watching his incredibly compelling videoes, such as “Never Ever.”