How to Be Content in Turbulent Times

How to Be Content in Turbulent Times
A study found that spending 15 minutes daily considering their ideal future boosted participants’ levels of optimism. Biba Kayewich
Gregory Jantz
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If you were asked to choose one word to describe the times we live in, what would it be? You might say stressful, intense, or exhausting—all true, for sure.

As for me, I’m going with the adjective “turbulent.” If you’ve ever flown in an airplane that encountered turbulence, you’re well-acquainted with the meaning of the word. As the aircraft shakes and plunges through bad weather, your adrenaline soars, your stomach lurches, and your heart pounds.

Gregory Jantz
Gregory Jantz
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Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the mental health clinic The Center: A Place of Hope in Edmonds, Wash. He is the author of "Healing Depression for Life," "The Anxiety Reset," and many other books. Find Jantz at APlaceOfHope.com.
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