Welcome to another "Articles I Love" segment, where I share some of my favorite articles and studies I've read over the years. My mission here is to highlight writing and research that’s constructive, thoughtful, aims for the truth, and is designed to help us enjoy life, others, and meet the challenges we face in life more successfully.Read the article here: <a href="https://www.excelatlife.com/articles/meanpeople.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why Are People Mean? Don't Take It Personally! By Monica A. Frank, Ph.D.</a>NICAMB mentioned-- a resource for neurobiology training geared towards mental health practitioners, but also useful for engaged enthusiastsThe main site/blogs: <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/SoftnCentered.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SoftnCentered.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/softncentered/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@softncentered</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/softncentered" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@softncentered</a>Tik Tok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@softncentered" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Softncentered</a>NOTE: This is not meant to be in place of professional mental health help and I always encourage you to seek it in times of crisis or contact your local emergency services.

Letting Go of Outcomes

How great would it be if we came with a user manual? If our moods and actions and the best paths for us weren’t such a mystery?
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Alas, we were tossed into this life left to grow and survive without much guidance other than the knowledge passed down before us from whichever random assortment of adults were tasked with our survival and schooling (people who are also very much struggling to figure things out btw). 
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This is the podcast where we take an evidence-based dive into topics that help build our internal skills and construct lives that feels fuller, more satisfying, and are led by our strengths and values. 
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The main site: softncentered@gmail.com
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You can't manage the universe. 
So you'll have to learn to manage yourself.