Want To Boost Your Joy? Science Says “Share It!”
The Challenge: Good things happen to us daily, but we let small things get us down.The Science: A well-kept secret to increasing our joy lies in the simple act of sharing it!The Solution: Learn how to share your bliss to give it a boost! Positive experiences happen to us every day yet most of us don’t know how […]
5 Highly Productive Reasons To Make Time For More Play
The Challenge: We find ourselves too busy to have fun (after all, it’s not productive, right?)The Science: Wrong! Making time for play will make you more creative, productive, happy, and connected!The Solution: Introducing more opportunities for idle play and games is a GREAT idea! While animals continue to play their whole lives, adult humans often stop playing completely. […]
Interview With Tasha Eurich + Exclusive Book Excerpt
Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. She writes about psychology and the workplace, and her life’s work is to help leaders become more self-aware and successful. Dr. Eurich has contributed to Entrepreneur, the Huffington Post, Quartz, TED.com, and CNBC.com, and her work has been featured in The […]
Interview With Authors Daniel Goleman & Richard Davidson
Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist who lectures frequently to professional groups, business audiences, and on college campuses. As a science journalist, Goleman reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times for many years. His 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence, was on The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half, with […]
5 Ways Finally To Stop Negative Thinking
The Challenge: Negative thinking can limit our potential and stand in the way of our goals. The Science: The human brain has evolved to focus on anything stressful, making us all the more vigilant when it comes to negative stimuli. The Solution: Simple strategies such as identifying negative thoughts and meditating can weaken the power of negative thinking. […]
How To Be As Happy As You Appear On Facebook
The Challenge: We love social media (e.g., Facebook), but sometimes it can make us feel like crap (not as beautiful/successful/loved as our friends).The Science: Consistent Facebook use may actually lead to greater unhappiness.The Solution: Here’s a trick for enjoying social media without getting the blues! Until recently, I’ve always worked a job that involved social media. While managing […]
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 […]
How To Make Things Instantly Better (In 30 Milliseconds Or Less)
The Challenge: When we’re in an argument or unhappy environment, we want to make things better but don’t know how!The Science: Humans respond physiologically and psychologically to facial expressions.The Solution: Your facial expressions (smiling!) can literally change the world around you. It happens. You’re feeling down and need a quick pick-me-up. Or maybe you’ve found yourself in 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 […]
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 […]
