On the Bright Side: How to Make Problems Manageable
Taking actions, even small ones, makes us feel less helpless in the face of problems, big and small.
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On the Bright Side: New TV Show ‘This Is Us’ Artfully Reflects Reality
A return to well-produced scripted drama like "This is Us" is just what we need in this era when junk TV threatens to overwhelm us all.
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On the Bright Side: 5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Marriage — Today
Marriage is a long-term commitment, and everyone knows that there are times when it is less satisfying than others. Getting through the rough patches is essential to making it in the long run.
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On the Bright Side: Use Happy Words . . . Good Feelings from Many Cultures
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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Positive words in other languages—consider, for instance, "Gigil" —Tagalog for “the irresistible urge to pinch/squeeze someone because they are loved or cherished.”
On the Bright Side: Are Women Better at Having Fun?
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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How an all-female dinner party differed from the usual gatherings of couples—in a good way.
On the Bright Side: A Day at the Beach
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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Researchers have found correlations between coastal living and better mental health, and have documented that the ocean has many positive effects on health and well-being.
On the Bright Side: Exercise—It Takes Only a Minute (Literally) to Improve Fitness
Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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We are constantly bombarded with recommendations about exercise and its benefits. What is the answer for those among us who are not likely to jump into the fitness craze with no reservations?
On the Bright Side: Making a Relationship Work When Your Partner Can’t Change
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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How can you tell the difference between a problem that’s amenable to direct intervention and one that may require a different approach?
On the Bright Side: The Winning ‘Woman’s Card’
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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"Unlike Man Cards, Woman Cards do not increase in value as they age," Alexandra Petri writes. "In fact, they depreciate. Do not collect Woman Cards. Even in mint condition, they are worthless.”
On the Bright Side: NEW HABITS—Small Steps/Big Changes
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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Everything can be reduced to simple steps, but even the more stubborn, complex habits that have a component of physical addiction, such as alcoholism or drug abuse, can be battled using some of these principles.
On the Bright Side: Sisterly Love — ‘Jane Wants a Boyfriend’
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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The film straddles the difficult line between taking its characters seriously and keeping the action lighthearted enough to be entertaining and engaging. The theme is love between people of differing abilities, but the central “love story” is really about the two sisters.
On the Bright Side: Three Kinds of Advice You Can Safely Ignore
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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One of the most popular buzz words is “mindful.” This word is almost everywhere these days, so much so that it is becoming meaningless. I almost lost my own mind when I saw a sign in a clothing store the other day claiming they were “mindful” of the origin of the seeds of the plants their fabrics came from.
On the Bright Side: Are Women Better Leaders than Men?
By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.
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“The elephant alpha-female emerges not according to the strongest or most aggressive personality, but on account of the respect earned by other elephants. She demonstrates leadership through her wisdom, strength, and her extraordinary skills in problem-solving."
On the Bright Side: Reinvention—at Midlife, Small Changes Go Far
By Cecilia Martin
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Many of us are stuck in situations that do not tap into either our essential selves or our core values, and reversing that can be not just invigorating and life-enhancing, but life-saving.
The Bright Side: Doodling, Daydreaming and Forgetting — The Good Side of Tuning Out
Many of us have experienced how letting our minds wander for a bit may get us unstuck when we are trying to solve a problem. The brain areas that allow people to solve complex problems become more active during daydreaming.
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