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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
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Author, Public Speaker
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Resilience in today's world: Be careful how and where you get your news!
Hello, again! Yesterday I promised that today's post would be about being a critical thinker and consumer of news. In today's world,...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 29, 20204 min read
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So.Much.News. Too.Much.News.
Hello, again! Today, I am going to talk briefly about why we need to control the amount of time we spend exposing ourselves to...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 28, 20205 min read
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Your Past, Your Present, Your Future:
Today, I am going to share with you some research about time perspectives, and how we can apply it to our lives for the better. How much...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 27, 20206 min read
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Sleep and Structure: A little, but not too much!
I remember when I was an adolescent, I really looked forward to summers, so I could sleep in, avoid structure, and languish in having no...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 24, 20205 min read
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Re-frame Your Thoughts
Hello again! So far, I have shared some research and some action ideas on meditation, approach/avoidance motivation, finding purpose,...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 23, 20204 min read
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Sit still and meditate: It is good for the mind and mood
Hello again! I don't know about you, but with all the chaos in the world today, it is hard to focus my thoughts on one thing for very...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 22, 20203 min read
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Physically Distancing is not Socially Distancing: Stay Connected!
Do you feel like you are disconnected from the real world because of the pandemic? Are you craving connection with other humans, and...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 21, 20205 min read
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The Anxiety Paradox: Avoiding is Antagonizing
Anxious. We are all feeling more anxious these days, and with good reason. Whether you were a worrier before the pandemic or one who...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 20, 20204 min read
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Approaching Challenges, Avoiding Danger: Attitude Matters
Hello again! Today's topic is one that is close to my heart- much of my research on exercise and nature focuses on these two types of...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 17, 20204 min read
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What is the meaning in all of this?
Good morning! Yesterday, I talked about the value of getting out into nature, and I hope you took it to heart and connected with it...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 16, 20204 min read
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My first blog of 2020 (actually, first one ever..)!
Good morning, everyone! As promised, I am back today to talk research and what it means for our lives right now! There are so many topics...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!
We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 15, 20201 min read
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Design a Stunning Blog
When it comes to design, the Wix blog has everything you need to create beautiful posts that will grab your reader's attention. Check out...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 15, 20201 min read
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Grow Your Blog Community
With Wix Blog, you’re not only sharing your voice with the world, you can also grow an active online community. That’s why the Wix blog...

Chris Weinkauff Duranso
Jul 15, 20201 min read
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