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Why Is the Greatest Love of All Also the Hardest?

By Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed — 2018

You did not survive the traumas of your childhood because you were lucky. You survived — and are thriving — because of your courage and resilience.

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On Teaching and Developing Character

A systematic approach to cultivating positive traits.

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Michael D. Matthews
2018
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Developing “Character”

In this article, we examine what character is and look at what you can do to develop it. We’ll also examine how you can defend your character by standing your ground.

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Mind Tools Content Team
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Ways to Build Character in Children

The qualities of character develop through an interplay of family, school, and community influences and the child’s individual temperament, experiences, and choices. Parents have many opportunities and tools to build their children’s character.

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Kimberly L. Keith
2019
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The Discipline of Building Character

We have all experienced, at one time or another, situations in which our professional responsibilities unexpectedly come into conflict with our deepest values.

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Joseph L. Badaracco
2006
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What Builds Character?

If you want to build a sustainable personal brand, focus on your personal character early and often.

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Jon Mertz
2016
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Do You Truly Know How to Love Yourself?

I am not a healer. I do not heal anyone. I think of myself as a stepping stone on a pathway of self-discovery. -Louise Hay

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Louise Hay
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What Is Self-Love and Why Is It So Important?

Theres a lot of talk these days about self-love. It sounds great, but what does it actually mean? How do we love ourselves and why does it matter?

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Sharon Martin
2019
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The Art of Self-Love

Extending too much love to others can leave us lacking in love for ourselves. We must walk the fine line of attending to others and tending to ourselves, all the while never falling second to the needs of another.

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Alexandra Harra
2014
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Why Self-Love Is Important and How to Cultivate It

For many people, the concept of self-love might conjure images of tree-hugging hippies or cheesy self-help books. But, as many psychology studies attest, self-love and -compassion are key for mental health and well-being, keeping depression and anxiety at bay.

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Ana Sandoiu
2018
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30 Ways to Practice Self-Love and Be Good to Yourself

Hey you! Did you know that you’re very special? There is no other person in this world like you. You deserve to be loved not only by those around you but by the most important person in your life — YOU.

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Jessie Hays
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