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Using Multiple Learning Styles

While many of us might have a learning style we’re used to, there’s a lot of merit in trying things outside of our comfort zone. Sometimes we might need to improve at our other learning styles simply out of necessity since that’s the only available option. Today we want to cover a few styles worth considering along with some easy ways to work on them on your own.

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How Change Can Help Our Health

Our health is one of the most important things we need to take care of. When we're in good health it's a lot easier to appreciate all of the wonderful things we have going on in our lives. Depending on our habits sometimes we'll need to make changes in order to help ourselves. Today we want to talk about how and why change can benefit our health.

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Having Things To Look Forward To

Every day is a gift and it's up to us to cherish it along with the present. One way to do this is by having things to look forward to. The benefit to this is that it gives us motivation to be excited for tomorrow while still putting in the effort for today.

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Persistence And Flexibility

Having the right mindset can make life more enjoyable and easy depending on how we view things. Sometimes we'll need to be persistent with our efforts since some things will require more time and energy to put into them. Knowing when to continue and when to stop is crucial since our time is valuable. Likewise, we'll also want to be flexible with our actions. Both of these concepts might seem different but there are a lot of ways they can work together.

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Challenging Yourself And Why It’s Worth it

When we think of a challenge one of the most immediate things that comes to mind is the difficulty surrounding it. Sometimes we might not want to put in the effort to do something difficult since it can take up a lot of our time and resources. Being okay with challenges though and learning how to embrace them can make life a lot more enjoyable and exciting in the process.

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Why Meaning is Important For Happiness

Happiness can be a combination of many things. It can be having a sense of personal satisfaction. It can also be the result of having a positive environment that empowers us. Knowing what it is that makes us happy is important and it's worth considering which of these things provides a sense of meaning for us as well.

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Kinesthetic Learning

There are many different types of learning out there and certain styles might work better for some than others. One of these is kinesthetic learning which focuses on movement and how it ties into processing information. Today we want to take a look at this and how it can help with engagement.

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Why Acceptance is a Good Quality

Being okay with who we are is essential if we want to lead a happy life. The same applies to being okay with those around us. One way to work towards this is learning how to be accepting. All of us are unique in our own way and learning how to celebrate our differences can lead to an overall healthier world for all of us to live in. Today we want to talk about why it's so important to learn the value of acceptance.

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Awareness And Happiness

Life can feel like it's going fast at times. One moment we're studying for an exam and the next we're taking our finals. When we feel like things are going quickly it's good to reflect on our emotions. One way to do this is by practicing awareness. Being more aware can help us better track how we feel and in addition, can help us feel happier. Let's see how these two tie into one another.

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Inspiration And School

When we think about things such as motivation it's also good to consider what inspires us. For some of us, it's having something to look forward to when waking up. For others, it’s simply an appreciation for life itself and seeing all it has to offer. Today we want to take a look at how inspiration and school are intertwined.

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Overcoming Mental Roadblocks

At some point in our lives, we'll find ourselves in a situation where we might feel stuck. It can be because of our thought processes, past experiences, or simply feeling unhappy. It's okay to feel this way and we shouldn't expect ourselves to be perfect. Today we want to take a look at some ways we can overcome these mental roadblocks so we can start working towards happiness.

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Problem-Based Learning

Not every problem has a clear-cut solution to it. Outside of school, we see this happen in a lot of situations and we usually have to use our best judgment to solve things. Sometimes though it can feel difficult and we might need to re-frame how we look at things. One approach is to use problem-based learning which can make things easier.

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Making Happiness Part of Your Routine

Every day gives us the chance to experience something wonderful. Being aware of this can help us see the opportunities that are out there so we can make the most of the day. Happiness is something that's worth making part of our day to day routine since it can turn our day around for the better. Today we want to talk about a few ways to do that and why it's so important.

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Making Space For Patience

Being aware of how we feel is essential if we want to have a happy and healthy life. Sometimes things come up and they can frustrate us and that's okay. Being angry, upset, sad, or frustrated is okay since these emotions are valid. Expectations can make us feel that we have to act a certain way but it can come at the cost of authentically expressing who we are. Today we want to take a different look at things and see how a bit of patience can make our lives easier.

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Metacognition And Rethinking Our Thoughts

A thought can come and go at a moment’s notice. Some might linger longer than others and depending on what it is we might need to address it. One method that can help us make more sense of our thoughts is metacognition. This is usually defined as thinking about thinking and the benefit to this is that it can help us see things from a new perspective. Let's take a look at how we can apply this.

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Taking Responsibility For Our Success

Similar to the idea of being accountable for your own happiness, the same concept applies to success as well. This approach is helpful since it teaches us to look at what is within our locus of control rather than attributing a lack of success to other factors. This still requires mindfulness of our situation but ideally, it helps us take accountability which is its own source of empowerment. Let's dive into why this is so important.

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Applying Flexible Thinking

How we think can help us in a multitude of ways. A good example of this is flexible thinking. Because of its dynamic nature, it allows us to solve problems better and adapt more easily. It takes a conscious effort to shift our mindset but with a bit of effort, we can make change happen. Today we want to dive into how we can apply flexible thinking in our daily lives.

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Education And Fulfillment

Fulfillment can be found in a multitude of different places. In many cases, it's something that we create ourselves. One area where it's important to have this sense of fulfillment is in our education. School can help us improve our skills along with giving us stability in multiple practical areas. There are so many wonderful ways that these concepts work in harmony and we want to talk about a few of them.

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3 Ways to Express Gratitude

There are many qualities that we want to have so we can be a more well-rounded individual and gratitude is one of them. While it's one thing to be able to quietly appreciate the things we have, action does in fact speak louder than words can. Ideally, we need a good balance between our mindset and how we express ourselves. Today we want to talk about 3 ways we can exercise gratitude in our day-to-day lives.

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How Less is More Can Help us

Something that a lot of us fall into is the idea that doing more or getting more things can make us happy. While there is a sense of satisfaction in making the most out of our day or feeling a sense of extrinsic motivation with all the stuff we have, it can be fleeting. Another way to look at things is by trying a less is more approach. Today we want to look at how this type of thinking can help us.

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