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Oct 2021
38m 2s

How to Build a Happy Life: Be Self-Aware

THE ATLANTIC
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Only when we admit we have a problem can we begin to find solutions. On the first episode of How To Build a Happy Life, we explore the neuroscience of emotional management, practices that help us befriend our inner monologue, and challenges to getting in touch with our feelings. Our journey to happier living starts with the question: How do I feel right now? ... Show More
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