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A great deal of research shows that perfectionists tend to define excellence on other people’s terms. This focus on creating a flawless image in the eyes of others is a risk factor for depression, anxiety, burnout, and other mental health challenges.

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Research demonstrates that people who are obsessed with their work put in longer hours yet fail to perform any better than their peers. They’re more likely to fall victim to both physical and emotional exhaustion.

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…languishing is more than the feeling of being stuck. It also keeps you stuck. Research shows that languishing disrupts your focus and dulls your motivation.

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Research shows that groups promote the people who command the most airtime – regardless of their aptitude and expertise.

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Research demonstrates that when organizations have cultures that prize results above relationships, if they have a leader who puts people first, they actually achieve greater performance gains.

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Research… shows that most people judge their well-being not by measuring where they stand but rather based on whether they think their circumstances and income will improve in the coming years.

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…academic research… shows that staying married usually leads to better physical and psychological health for both spouses…

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Nearly all well-being research supports the basic conclusion that money and material things are only weakly associated with leading a good life.

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Research… has shown that human beings are happiest around other people.

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We should be grateful and forgiving… New research suggest gratitude and forgiveness are in our self-interest.

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