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Does hypnosis ever actually work?
In the 19th century, Scottish surgeon James Braid revolutionized the field of hypnotism, transitioning the practice towards inducing a sleep-like state. Today, hypnosis is used in psychiatry as a helpful medical tool, yet it still holds an entrancing place in popular fantasy. So, is there any truth ..
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Why pursuing happiness makes you ... less happy
Drawing on clinical research and psychological studies, writer and psychotherapist Emily Esfahani Smith shows why pursuing meaning — the experience of connecting to something beyond yourself — creates a deeper sense of well-being than comes from chasing happiness. Learn about the steps you can t..
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The 6 essential ingredients of loving relationships
How do you build a lifetime of love? After analyzing 450 couples across more than 40 countries, relational psychotherapist Sara Nasserzadeh discovered six essential ingredients for successful relationships (hint: it's not just about sexual chemistry). Learn more about
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1 thing you can do today to be happier
Can anyone become happier? Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky studies this question in her lab, doing experiments on
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What losing everything taught me about resilience
Entrepreneur and TED Fellow Jane Marie Chen started a company that created a low-cost, portable incubator for premature babies in underserved communities, with the goal of saving more than one million babies around the world. After a decade of relentless challenges, the company shut down — pushing..
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