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 […]
The Hidden Energy Of Meaningful Connection At Work
The Challenge: Workplaces have become a place of transaction devoid of human moments. The Science: Brief, meaningful moments of connection significantly improve the culture. The Solution: Making room for compassion and vulnerability at work boosts productivity. Which of the following best describes your situation? My job is… a) Rewarding b) Okay c) Slowly crushing my soul […]
Three Little Secrets To Rekindle The Spark In Your Relationship
The Challenge: In relationships, it is easy to take our partners for granted and for excitement to fade away.The Science: You can rekindle that spark of magic!The Solution: Learn how to be Positive, Interested in, and Grateful for your partner. Sting famously sang: “If you love someone, set them free.” Psychology adds: “…and be a PIG.” PIG stands for Positive, Interested, and Grateful (I got you […]
7 Small Ways To Seriously Boost Your Happiness In The New Year
The Challenge: We have theories about what will make us happy, but they don’t always seem to work.The Science: Research suggests that the happiness theories we live by are plain wrong.The Solution: Follow these 7 science-based tips and SERIOUSLY improve your well-being! “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, but they make the best of everything […]
My Hand On It: How Touch Can Make You More Persuasive
The Challenge: We sometimes have a hard time communicating or connecting with othersThe Science: A light touch on the shoulder or hand makes people more likely to collaborate with youThe Solution: Appropriate moments of touch can make you more persuasive When we try to convince our fellow humans of something, we habitually resort to the methods of traditional […]
The One And Only Stress Management Intervention You Will Ever Need
The Challenge: We have so much going on, and it can be difficult for us to manage our stress…The Science: The impact of stress depends on how you think about stress.The Solution: Adopting the “stress-is-enhancing” mindset is a powerful way to deal with stress! Nearly a third of Americans rate their average stress levels as extreme. No wonder a Google search of […]
3 Surefire Methods To Boost Your Happiness This Holiday Season
The Challenge: Why aren’t we happier, even if we have so much stuff and get so many gifts?The Science: Science suggests that we’re not spending our resources on the right things.The Solution: Try these 3 surefire methods to use to “get your happy on” this holiday season! I grew up in a happy family. We had more than enough of the […]
How Jay-Z, Timberlake (& You!) Can Find The Holy Grail Of Happiness
The Challenge: Why are Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake dissatisfied despite their success?The Science: All the money and fame isn’t going to make you happy!The Solution: Find your Holy Grail of true, lasting happiness from these 3 sources. In one of the biggest hits of 2013, Justin Timberlake wails: “And baby, it’s amazing I’m in this maze with you. I […]
