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Let children face obstacles and consequences to build their sense of agency. (S. S. Gold. How to be a better parent. Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(4), p. 11) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A tip: Let kids be bored and figure it out to build self-direction. (S.S Gold. How to be a better parent. Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(4), p. 11) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

How money is spent is more important to happiness than how much money there is. Spending on experiences rather than on goods increases happiness. (Headlines. Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(4), p. 9) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Kurt Vonnegut: Practice any art, no matter how well or badly, not to get money and fame but to experience becoming, to find out what’s inside you, to make your soul grow. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Happiness can come from routines as part of the repetitive patterns of our lives. (Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(4), p. 9) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends at least 7 hours a night of sleep per night for adults to avoid the health risks associated with chronic sleep deprivation. ( Upfront. Monitor on Psychology. 2016, 47(3), p. 11) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

In later life, people generally become happier. (Headlines. Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(4), p. 8) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Sandra Day O’Connor: I don’t know that there are any short cuts to doing a good job. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Mayo clinic researchers found that middle-aged peoples and elders who took part in artistic work were 73% less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, that those who took part in crafts were 45% less likely, and that those who were social were 55% less likely. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(6), p. 20) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Socrates: The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com