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New Year's Resolution Wins: To Get Them, Start with How You Set Them

Setting New Year’s Resolutions can be a meaningful tradition. They represent a commitment to becoming a better version of ourselves. Change in general, and certainly self-improvement, can be hard though. We can prime ourselves for success with our desired changes for the new year by giving careful consideration to our goals. Check out this blog post for a comprehensive strategy for positioning yourself for success when setting your New Year’s Resolutions for the coming year.

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Thankful for the Practice of Gratitude

The month of November is a time when we reflect upon thankfulness. Dr. Jennifer McManus, licensed psychologist, highlights the psychological benefits of practicing gratitude and how we can integrate the practice of gratitude into our daily lives.

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The Psychology of Kindness

World Kindness Day is November 13th and it serves as a fun recognition day that brings acceptance, love, and kindness to the front of our minds. It is the perfect day for small acts of kindness towards friends, family, colleagues, or even complete strangers. World Kindness Day also marks an opportunity to learn more about the psychology of kindness from licensed psychologist, Dr. Jennifer McManus.

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10 Tips to Reduce Stress

November 3rd is International Stress Awareness Day and the hectic winter holiday season is just around the corner. So, there is no time like the present to review some tips to help with stress management. Here are 10 tips to reduce stress from licensed psychologist, Dr. Jennifer McManus.

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3 Mindset Shifts to Improve Overall Well-Being

Mindset shifts are not easy, but when we make them, they can have a huge impact on our life experience. Dr. Jennifer McManus, licensed psychologist, offers 3 suggestions for mindset shifts that have the potential to greatly improve overall well-being.

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