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"WTF does all this mean?" Our own search for meaning is essential...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Jan 4, 20214 min read

"WTF does all this mean?" Our own search for meaning is essential...

I don't know about you, but I have spent a lot of time this past year posing the question: "Why?" Why is this happening, why do I feel...

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To Give and To Receive: Both Are Necessary Right Now

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Dec 28, 20203 min read

To Give and To Receive: Both Are Necessary Right Now

This morning, I am reflecting on what a strange holiday season it has been so far. The world is still struggling with a pandemic and all...

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Self-talk and self-thought: The strength we need to get through this shit show!

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Dec 21, 20204 min read

Self-talk and self-thought: The strength we need to get through this shit show!

As we all continue to experience the emotional, financial, and relational effects of living through a pandemic, it is easy to feel a lot...

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Hygge: The Danish Way of Living Contentedly

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Dec 14, 20204 min read

Hygge: The Danish Way of Living Contentedly

We are all stuck at home. Some more than others. I am grateful for those who are our essential workers that continue to leave the safety...

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Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Dec 7, 20207 min read

A positive winter mindset: What?!?!

Today I am going to write about recent scientific studies that have uncovered the 'positive winter mindset' as a contributor to winter...

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Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Dec 3, 20201 min read

Blogs transitioning to weekly format!

Hello, everyone! I have decided to transition this blog to a weekly format, effective immediately. You can expect to see weekly blog...

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Pandemic resilience: Pace yourself to the finish line

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Dec 1, 20205 min read

Pandemic resilience: Pace yourself to the finish line

I am a runner. I think I have mentioned that before, but it is worth mentioning again for today's post. My fitness level waxes and wanes...

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When your mind is cluttered and chaotic: De-clutter your external world!

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 30, 20207 min read

When your mind is cluttered and chaotic: De-clutter your external world!

This photo reminds me of what many of our lives look like right now. We all have so many stressors to manage with a pandemic, political...

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Taking a break this week...a short message today!

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 23, 20201 min read

Taking a break this week...a short message today!

Hello, everyone. I hope this post finds you well. I am going to take a much needed break this week, to regroup and refuel. I will be...

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Seeing others as people instead of adversaries

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 20, 20206 min read

Seeing others as people instead of adversaries

Today I am going to write about the hazards of divisiveness at the individual level, and how we can each reconnect with our natural...

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How to Have a Mindful Conversation! IOW, Dialogue Instead of Loud Monologues

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 18, 20204 min read

How to Have a Mindful Conversation! IOW, Dialogue Instead of Loud Monologues

A picture reflecting the 2020 Shit Show: I like this picture so much I am going to use it again. It really seems to exemplify 2020 very...

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Mindful Conversations: The most challenging time to have them is likely when they are needed most!

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 17, 20205 min read

Mindful Conversations: The most challenging time to have them is likely when they are needed most!

There are a lot of heated conversations taking place across the globe at any given moment, but 2020 has seen more than its share of them....

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The Value of Savoring, or: Reminiscing Instead of Ruminating

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 16, 20205 min read

The Value of Savoring, or: Reminiscing Instead of Ruminating

As we prepare for winter and the typical holiday season, many are contemplating what to do this year. And experiencing an array of...

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Authentic emotions: A little anger is good for you!

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 13, 20204 min read

Authentic emotions: A little anger is good for you!

I was going to write today about forgiveness, but I don't think it is time yet. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the dangers of toxic...

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Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 12, 202010 min read

The Importance of Time

Today I am going to talk a lot about time. And how we use, or don't use it to our benefit. This is a big topic but I am going to tackle...

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Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 11, 20202 min read

Sunshine, oh sunshine!

In recent days, there have been several COVID-19 studies (the scientific variety, not polls or opinions) that seem to suggest that...

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Today... a list of resources if you are feeling overwhelmed!

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 9, 20203 min read

Today... a list of resources if you are feeling overwhelmed!

Hello, everyone. I hope you are feeling a little less anxiety now that the US has finished up the election cycle, the results are...

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I'm taking some time to breathe... be back in a few days.

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 4, 20200 min read

I'm taking some time to breathe... be back in a few days.

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Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 3, 20202 min read

Breathe. Wait. Breathe some more.

Breathing cannot be underrated. It is essential for human life, and it is also essential for our well-being. When stressed, getting...

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Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off! Staying grounded during dizzying times....

Chris Weinkauff Duranso

Nov 2, 20203 min read

Stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off! Staying grounded during dizzying times....

Have you ever gotten off of a dizzying ride like the merry-go-round at a park, and felt the whole world spinning? The first thing you do...

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Chris Weinkauff Duranso, Ph.D.

Positive Psychologist

PhD in Positive Developmental Psychology (Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA)

Lecturer

University of Rhode Island

Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, and Psychology

Author, Public Speaker