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Dr. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor, happiness expert, morning ritual, 6-steps, well-being, morning routine

Morning meditation and Dr. Arthur Brooks

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Harvard happiness expert shares his 6-step morning ritual for the 'best possible' day

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Happiness expert reveals the one big perception change that can make you happier and more successful

"It may feel scary at first, but it's worth it."

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Vermont engineer installs pay phones in rural areas with poor cell service and they're a huge hit

People who used them broke down crying.

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After her friend's foot amputation this woman's dark humor was what everyone 'kneeded'

"Sometimes the toughest moments need the hardest laughs."

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Communications expert shares '3-question hack' so you're never 'stuck' in conversations

Ever not know what to say?

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Canadian social worker does nationwide tour listening to people for free. Here's what they reveal.

"You are not alone. I will listen."

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Woman's cat quinceañera inspires a community to give back in a way she never imagined

A birthday becomes a blessing.