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Lesson 6: Embracing Physical Environments

Order your thoughts by ordering your environment.Minimize your chatter by introducing more awe into your life.

Have you ever been in a stressful situation and noticed that suddenly you couldn’t get enough of those mundane cleaning tasks you’ve been avoiding? Perhaps you have an urge to scrub the baseboards or lint-roll the lampshades? Good news: You’re not alone.

According to psychologist Ethan Kross, such behavior isn’t just common, it’s also helpful. In this vi…

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