Apparently, amping your compassion can help.

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But can you learn how to be wiser without, like, aging rapidly?

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But what is wisdom?

Choose curiosity over judgement

Look at every scenario or experience with curiosity, says psychotherapistJennifer Teplin, LCSW.

When were curious rather than judgmental it enables us to learn, connect and reach resolution quicker.

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Chicago-based psychotherapist

Meanwhile, acuriousmindset allows you to actually explore the truth of something.

To throw out an example, when I first started this job I felt really eye-roll-y about astrology.

Whatever your version of astrology is, it might be worth re-investigating!

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Theyre called mirror neurons, and they work best when you feel safe and cared about.

If you want to be more compassionate, feeling safe is important.

One way to do this is by doing a safe space meditation.

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You sit quietly and visualize somewhere where you would feel completely safe.

Explore your safe space with all five senses, says Dr. Daramus.

What would you hear, taste, smell?

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Chicago-based psychotherapist

Also seeing outside of ourselves enables us to have a more compassionate lens.

Start each day noting 3 things youre grateful for

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