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6 phrases that mean you live a happier, more hopeful life than most

These statements indicate you're flourishing, says Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana: "Happy, full of hope, and functioning well emotionally and socially."

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10 phrases to use every day to succeed at work: Harvard career advisor

"What you say and how you say it can determine how people at work perceive you and where you end up," says Gorick Ng, a career adviser at Harvard University.

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Mom who left US for Denmark: Why tipping is different here

Brooke Black moved with her family to Denmark, one of the world's happiest countries. A big cultural surprise was the difference in how people tip.

Denmark , Danish , Los-angeles , Make-it-contributors , Lifestyle , Personal-finance , Travel , Personal-spending , Restaurants , Ethical-culture , New-york

Ryan Hogue on creating successful passive income stream or side hustle

"Stop believing these 3 myths," writes entrepreneur Ryan Hogue, if you want to be successful at starting a passive income stream or a side hustle.

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Use the HELP technique in tough parenting moments: Child psychologists

Your job as a parent is to teach instead of punish. But sometimes when emotions are high, we need something to hold onto and steer us in the right direction.

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Limerence: What it is and how it could destroy relationships

Limerence, or obsessive longing, can destroy people’s marriages and ruin wonderful friendships, says the host of the podcast "The Longing Lab."

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Here's the No. 1 way people who are good at making small talk connect with people

Want to be good at small talk? Here's how to ask the right questions to truly connect with people and build genuine relationships.

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The Netherlands is one of the world's happiest countries—what they do differently than everyone else

Happiness researcher Olga Mecking shares why "niksen," the Dutch art of doing nothing, is one of the biggest reasons why people in the Netherlands are so happy and content.

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If you have a friend who uses any of these 8 toxic phrases, it may be time to 'move on': Psychologist

Toxic friends often use crafty and underhanded forms of aggression. A psychologist shares the phrases that will help you spot even subtle signs of an unhealthy friendship.

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Happiness researcher: The exact blueprint that will help you achieve your biggest career goal

Author and science of happiness researcher Stephanie Harrison shares the six strategies that helped her make her lifelong dream a reality.

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