5 Things Buddy The Elf (& Science) Can Teach Us About Smiling
The Challenge: We are all looking for love, a longer life, and less stress.The Science: There is one easy thing to do proven to yield all these results.The Solution: Learn a lesson from Buddy the Elf and make smiling your favorite. In the movie Elf, Will Ferrell plays Buddy, one of Santa’s helpers who is trying to uncover his […]
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 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, […]
13 Ways Thanksgiving Seriously Boosts Your Health
The Challenge: Thanksgiving can feel like an over-indulgence or even stressful.The Science: Researchers have found that Thanksgiving is extraordinarily healthful!The Solution: Here are 13 ways Thanksgiving can significantly boost your health & happiness! Thanksgiving and the holidays come along – for some, it involves stressful family times or travel; for others, it’s a time of celebration; for others, […]
Interview With Eric Barker
Eric Barker is the man behind the viral blog “Barking up the Wrong Tree.” He offers science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life there. Eric’s work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Wired Magazine, and Time Magazine. He also recently published a book with the […]
Boost Your Relationship Bliss With One Simple Trick
The Problem: Over time, the “love of our life” starts to lose his (or her) charm (and even become annoying).The Science: Gratitude is an antidote to this phenomenon!The Solution: A simple 3-minute gratitude exercise can help your relationship thrive! Gratitude or How to Make Your Relationship Thrive Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship can start to […]
6 Tech Tips To Avoid The Facebook Funk
The Challenge: We love tech and social media, but sometimes it makes us feel blue.The Science: Research suggests there are 6 major ways in which this happens.The Solution: Avoid these 6 tech traps to ensure that you can use technology AND maintain your bliss! Does texting or using Facebook and Twitter to connect with others make you feel […]
The #1 Secret To An Amazing Relationship
The Challenge: Everyone wants an amazing relationship.The Science: Surprisingly, a lack of alone time is the partners’ greatest complaint.The Solution: Here’s how to thrive together by spending time apart. Do you think the more time you spend with your partner, the better your relationship will be? You may be wrong. Unexpectedly, the biggest complaint of relationship partners is a […]
8 Quick Ways To Replenish Yourself At Work
The Challenge: Maintaining a high energy level over the workday is of key importance for success.The Science: Research studies show that many people employ dysfunctional strategies to recharge their batteries.The Solution: Check out these 8 strategies for replenishment that actually work. Most of us know these days: You´re rushing from one meeting to another, squeezing […]
10 Foolproof Tricks To Make You More Persuasive
The Challenge: Whether at home or at work, we all face situations when we need to persuade.The Science: Decades of research shows that how you express yourself makes a big differenceThe Solution: Follow these ten evidence-based techniques to bring people over to your side. Want to ask someone out on a date? Are you trying to convince the boss you […]