How To Celebrate People The Right Way
The Challenge: We often use praise to uplift or thank others.The Science: However, if we do it the wrong way, we can actually harm them!The Solution: Learn to give the right kind of praise. Praise is a wonderful way to show our love and appreciation for others. However, did you know that some kinds of praise are not helpful and […]
Interview With Robert Sutton
Robert Sutton is a Professor of Management Science and Engineering and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford, and a renowned expert on organizational change, leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. He received his Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from The University of Michigan and has served on the Stanford faculty since 1983. In addition to being a Fellow at IDEO, Senior Scientist at Gallup, […]
Interview With Erin Sears Basile + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Erin Sears Basile received her BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Vanguard University and then went on to receive her MA in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University. She then pursued a teaching career and has loved sharing the joys of music with her students for the past thirteen years. Following a health […]
Interview With Akshay Nanavati + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran, adventurer, and entrepreneur. After overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD after the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed him to the brink of suicide, Akshay has since explored the most hostile environments on the planet and built a global business helping people live […]
Interview With Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, and NY Times bestselling author. She has played a crucial role in bringing meditation and mindfulness practices to the West and into mainstream culture since 1974 when she first began teaching. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, […]
A Simple Strategy To Be The Most Authentic Version Of Yourself
The Challenge: Sometimes, the phrase, “Just be yourself,” leaves us feeling stuck.The Science: We grow by stretching beyond what we consider our core selves.The Solution: Act as if you already have the qualities you want to develop in yourself. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend […]
How To Boost Your Creativity By Meditating + Free Guided Meditation
The Challenge: Many of us wish we were more creative…The Science: Studies say a particular form of meditation can do the trick.The Solution: Try out this free guided meditation that may help you boost your creativity! “I roll out of bed producing only top-notch creative work. It takes no effort whatsoever. It just happens without any frustration or anxiety […]
The One Thing Happy People Do Differently
The Challenge: Negative events create powerful memories that can make us unhappy.The Science: How we think about our lives influences how happy we are.The Solution: Here’s how to change your perspective for lasting happiness & resilience! Have you ever noticed that some memories are just more powerful than others? More often than not, these memories are negative. Perhaps […]
5 Ways Office Design Can Boost Productivity
The Challenge: Boring furniture makes us feel lazy The Science: Research links furniture choice with productivity levels The Solution: Here are five reasons why the right furniture can increase your productivity levels! Procrastination. Laziness. Idle dawdling. Guilty pleasures we desperately try to get rid of but for some reason, we just can’t. They plague our daily lives, making […]
A Simple Trick To Regain Your Cool When You’ve Lost It
The Challenge: Sometimes we get all fired up with anger or frustration.The Science: Using the breath and the “self-distancing” strategy can help us quickly regain our cool.The Solution: Try these powerful techniques the next time you’re in a “hot” situation. Whether it is Mel Gibson ranting when stopped by the police, Alec Baldwin assaulting paparazzi, or Chris Brown getting into bar brawls, being a celebrity […]
