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 You Are Not a Self-Improvement Project
 I often hear a lot of "shoulds," and many women I meet confess they downright suck at self-care. As a life balance coach/teacher, I have studied, explored, and taught self-care to men and women for more than 20 years and I can 
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 Why We Need Mindfulness at Work
 Peter Jaret of Berkeley Wellness interviews Jason Marsh, director of programs for the Greater Good Science Center, about the benefits of mindfulness at work. Peter Jaret: First,... 
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 What I Learned from Saying No
 We've been sold a bill of goods recently about saying “yes." Just do it. Be adventurous. Have the experiences. Say “yes!” to life. Carpe blah, blah, blah. 
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 What I Learned From Falling Into the Creek
 Imagine how it feels to be born. One moment you're nice and cozy, in a space that feels safe, secure, and comfortable. Then you're jarred from womb to world. I have a feeling that being born takes zero thought. Sure, Mama is thinking (and yelling), but for Baby? There is no thought, only the sweet slip-and-slide into the roaring circle of life. 
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 Train Your Brain to Boost Your Immune System
 New research suggests mindfulness can strengthen our natural defenses. Running half-marathons barefoot in the snow. Climbing mountains while wearing only shorts. Standing in a cylinder... 
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 The Whole Child Approach to Learning: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel and Scott Kriens
 A fascinating conversation about the great potential for...