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The Good Guys Calendar is a Celebration of Men and Their Good Deeds – Hang it on Your Wall in 2022
During the pandemic, Karen Banfield decided to focus on the goodness around her, specifically the men who were showing up with a generosity of...
The Joys of Solitude – Thousands of People Found New Appreciation During Enforced Alone Time in Lockdown
Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages, new research has found.
The study of more than 2,000...
Photographer Captures the Incredible Peak of a Meteor Shower as Sparks Are Seen Shooting Across the Night Sky
A photographer captured the incredible peak of a meteor shower—as sparks are seen shooting across the night sky.
31-year-old Uroš Fink photographed the annual Perseid...
Dog Trapped in Narrow Crevice Licked Moisture From Walls Until Rescuers Found Her With Plumber’s Camera
A dog which was trapped in a rocky crevice was successfully rescued unharmed after five days without food or water.
The incident started when a...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Need More Self Compassion? Researcher Suggests These 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Our ‘Negativity Bias’
When you look at yourself in the bathroom mirror, do you focus in on your favorite feature and give yourself a compliment? Do you...
100-Year-old Grandma Sets Guinness World Record as a Powerlifter, and Continues Winning Trophies (WATCH)
Reaching the age of 100 in good health and good spirits is an accomplishment in its own right, but training to take home your...
Physical Activity During Depression Not Only Reduces Symptoms, But Increases Brain’s Ability to Change, Says Study
Physical activity does the brain good.
Not only does it reduce depressive symptoms, it actually fosters the brain’s ability to change and adapt.
This dual beneficial...
One-legged Woman is a World Class Salsa Dancer and Inspiration to All (WATCH)
A salsa dancer in Venezuela has become a YouTube sensation and an inspiration to differently-abled people everywhere.
After losing a limb in an accident five...
Midwestern Dad Breaks 31-Year World Record For 1.5 Million Push Ups – All For Charity
For one Wisconsin father of three, being 45 years old “and not getting any younger” hasn’t stopped him from performing 3,000 pushups while competing...
Stuck At Home on Earth Day? Here’s How to Connect with Nature Right Where You Are
There are dozens of ways for you to connect with nature while you're stuck in quarantine—but here are just a few methods to celebrate the 50th Earth Day.
Parole Officer ‘Empathy Training’ Leads to a 13% Drop in Offenders Returning to Jail
A new study suggests that empathy training for parole and probation officers helps deter their clients from reoffending.
Heavy caseloads, job stress, and biases can...
52% of Americans Surveyed Say They Volunteered for the First Time During the Pandemic
Sixty-five percent of Americans said the pandemic has provided them with a “wake-up call” to reach out to their communities.
And a new survey of...
Chicago Coffee Shop Owner Has Collected 6,000 Warm Coats for the Homeless–And Delivered Them With Coffee
Tucked into a suburban Chicago train station may appear to be an unassuming coffee shop. But what’s going on behind the scenes is much...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our friend Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Figaro the Toolmaking Cockatoo Taught His Mates How to Craft Tools – And Stunned Scientists
A Goffin's cockatoo named Figaro and his friends have long been stunning researchers with their ability to craft and use tools, requiring levels of...
This New Year, Dare to Be Unfaithful to Your Goals
An excerpt from the book Thriving Through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Fear of the Unknown and Making Change Work for You (TarcherPerigree-Penguin-Randomhouse),
by Tama Kieves
I was...
In 15 Months, This 441-lb Man Lost 228 Pounds and Now Runs Marathons to Be Healthy For His Kids
In just 15 months, this 441-pound man who couldn’t fit in a theater seat lost 228 pounds and completed a full marathon.
The motivation to...
After Year of Isolation, Most Americans Still Aren’t Tired of Their Homes, And Plan Even More Upgrades
According to a new study, 55% of Americans made a significant change decorating their home in 2020—and 71% said that, even after spending so...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
We’ve partnered with our friend Rob Brezsny to provide his weekly wisdom to enlighten your thinking and motivate your mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology,...