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Loving the Lotus
Meditation may not be so easy. But decreased heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels are just some of the many benefits. How to turn your mind into an ally.
Mastering Your Own Mind, Meditation: Getting Started

Status Anxiety
The pursuit of prestige has an upside. A bit of status anxiety is a good thing, so long as you understand what you really covet and why.
Remain Calm, Hopping Mad?

Get Great Sleep
For many of us, bedtime can be a torment. Ironically, when it comes to sleep, we're our own worst enemy. Our efforts to get rest often turn one fitful night into full-blown insomnia.
Gray Overnight, Body Clock

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