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Mental healthfromPsychology Today1 month agoUnderstanding Trauma and Its Impact on HappinessTrue happiness stems from self-view rooted in meaning and purpose, not merely external achievements.
MindfulnessfromPsychology Today1 month agoHow to Turn Regret into PurposeYou don't find purpose; you build it using regrets as anchors for growth.
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