by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Loving Myself I ended the last article about Unconditional Love with the call to love yourself first, kind of reversing the…
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
It’s (Not Always) A Wonderful Life Source: Pixabay There is a rather unfortunate term in psychology – hedonic adaptation – that summarizes the state of many long-term relationships.
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Find Hidden Beauty. 💛💙❤️ #Happy #HQ #Happiness #Motivation #Mindfulness #Mindset #Positivity #PositiveVibes #Meditation #Dreams #Wellness #Health #Inspiration #Creativity #Smiles #Laughter #Inspired #Believe #Success #Attitude #Love #Cute #FollowMe #Photooftheday...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Pick a pineapple. 🍍💛🍍 #Happy #HQ #Happiness #Motivation #Mindfulness #Mindset #Positivity #PositiveVibes #Meditation #Dreams #Wellness #Health #Inspiration #Creativity #Smiles #Laughter #Inspired #Believe #Success #Attitude #Love #Cute #FollowMe #Photooftheday #Beauty...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Repost: Yoga on the beach w/ @meddyteddy ❤️😍🏝🌞 Meddy’s Mindful Moment – “At one time, you were a mountain, you were a cloud. This is not poetry, this is science.” Thich Nhat Hanh 💙 @meddyteddy_nl 💙 #meddyteddy #mindfulness #liveinthemoment...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Hello Sunshine. 🦋✨🎈
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Splurge on your creativity. 👑🌝🌙
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Happy Home = Happy Life. 🍋🍭🔑🔱
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Go for a bike ride. ⛵️🛵
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Gardening is good for the soul. 🌞🌻🐝
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Beautify Your Life. 🌺🌼🔑🎈
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Gratitude is a key to happiness. 💋
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Bright Spaces + Bright Minds. 🎢🎡📒🔑
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Take a long walk through a meadow. 💛🌼🐝
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Your Future Awaits… ⭐️
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Always Sparkle. ⭐️✨
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Set Stretch Goals. 🌈
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Make Happy Moments. 🎈
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Jump into the alternate reality of happiness. 🦋
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Reach for the top! 💎
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Live Happy. 🤗
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Imagine the possibilities. ✨
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
What #emoji describes you today? Get Happy. 🤓
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Find What Makes You Oh-So Happy. 🦀🐬🐙🐠🐡🐳 #Happy #HQ #Happiness #Motivation #Mindfulness #Mindset #Positivity #PositiveVibes #Meditation #Dreams #Wellness #Health #Inspiration #Creativity #Smiles #Laughter #Inspired #Believe #Success #Attitude #Love #Cute #FollowMe...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Stand In Awe. 🌈
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Move through challenges gracefully. 🦋
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Simplicity is the BEST form of efficiency in life. Stay Simple. ⭐️
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Sail Away. ⛵
by HappyQuotient | Sep 30, 2017 | HBR
Stay Healthy. 🍋🍑🍒🍎
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by HappyQuotient | Sep 29, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
When you need to have a tense conversation, don’t try to wing it. You can’t know how the discussion will go, so think through a few possible scenarios ahead of time. What if your counterpart gets upset and cries? What if they get angry? What if you get interrupted, or...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
Does Mindful Acceptance Reduce Stress, Increase Happiness?Source: Geralt/pixabay An important component of mindfulness is acceptance of inner experience; in other words, the ability to accept negative emotions and thoughts without judging them. When you get stressed...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
What We Can Learn About Resilience from Female Leaders of the UNExecutive Summary It’s difficult enough to stay resilient in the face of high demands and changing circumstances. Imagine adding extreme physical conditions, threats to personal safety, natural disasters,...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
When Music Makes You Cry Source: pixabay.com/p-934725/?no_redirect Ever find yourself moved to tears by music? Eva Cassidy’s Somewhere over the Rainbow…
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by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Making decisions too quickly makes you more likely to end up with short-sighted or superficial solutions. But if you take too long to decide, you might miss opportunities. How do you strike a balance? Try to retain a sense of urgency while also taking time to reflect....
by HappyQuotient | Sep 28, 2017 | HBR
Mirror, Mirror, on the WallAs I was walking by a pond in upstate New York recently, the dragonflies were mesmerizing. I love insects and these were among the most beautiful dragonflies I had ever seen, quite unlike any others. But the dragonflies also revealed a vein...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Key Mindsets For Managing Defeat And FailureShutterstock None of us likes to experience defeat and failure. We all prefer the exhilaration and triumphant feelings that arise when we attempt something and are successful. And we all loathe that sinking feeling in the...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
How The Unicorn Dinosaur Is Changing The Talent LandscapeShutterstock In the new technology age — where artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and visualization or interactive technologies transform the way we live and work — companies need a new type...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Eight Important Pieces Of Advice For Young Business ProfessionalsTop business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. Photos courtesy of the individual members. Members of Forbes Coaches Council...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
The Myth of the White Lie© Jeremy Richards | Dreamstime.com Thrive Global Source: The Myth of the White Lie Does the Acceptable Lie Challenge Integrity? The dawn of conscious memory is the miraculous moment you are suddenly aware of life. Your brain, your senses, your...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Does Having Children Make us Happy?Becoming a parent may be a mixed blessing. Clearly, having a child is costly in terms of time and money. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently examined the financial cost of raising a child from birth to young adulthood. It...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
True Happiness is Effortless and Spontaneous Source: Fotolia_92490589_XS copy I don’t remember how young I was, but I do remember the first ballet I ever went to.
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by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
Achieving a long-term objective, such as getting in shape, paying off debt, or switching careers, takes persistence. Recent research has found something that can help: incorporating immediate benefits into your pursuit of longer-term goals. Make the short-term...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
16 Ways to Get People to Like You Immediately, According to Psychology TIME by Shana Lebowitz / Business Insider Source: 16 Ways to Get People to Like You Immediately, According to Psychology It’s hard to say exactly why you like someone. Maybe it’s their goofy smile;...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
A Harvard Psychologist Says This Is The First Thing You Should Do When You Wake UpHarvard psychologist Amy Cuddy has developed a method for starting your mornings out right. It’s surprisingly simple. Produced by Kevin Reilly. Original reporting by Chris Weller. This...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
A Happiness Expert Explains Why Having Work Friends Is Vital To Your SuccessThis article was published previously by Business Insider. By: Joe Avella and Rachel Gillett “How To Be Happy At Work” author Annie McKee explains why it’s vital to have work friends and also...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | HBR
Forget the 9 to 5 — Research Suggests There’s A Case For the 3-hour WorkdaySean Gallup/Getty Images Business Insider Source: Forget the 9 to 5 — research suggests there’s a case for the 3-hour workday Business Insider by feedback@businessinsider.com (Chris Weller) ...
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by HappyQuotient | Sep 27, 2017 | BLOG, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Research, Science, Trending, Wellness
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Source: Forget the 9 to 5 — research suggests there’s a case for the 3-hour workday Business Insider by feedback@businessinsider.com (Chris Weller) Claro Cortes/Reuters The average worker spends most of the...
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by HappyQuotient | Sep 26, 2017 | BLOG, Management Tips
As a manager, it’s your job to watch for signs of stress on your team so that you can intervene before someone disengages, gets sick, or needs to take a leave. Keep an eye out for the warning signs: Does someone on your team seem overly tired or constantly...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 26, 2017 | HBR
When Humor Widens the Political Divide“You’re not the POTUS; you’re the BLOTUS,” said Late Night host Stephen Colbert about Donald Trump. “You talk like a sign-language gorilla got hit in the head.” I laughed along with everyone else in his audience. After all,...
by HappyQuotient | Sep 26, 2017 | HBR
Four Ways to Gain Perspective on Negative EventsYour colleague’s critical comment keeps replaying in your mind. Two of your students are trapped in a “he said/she said” battle of wills. You can’t shake the anxiety you feel after hearing the latest news. We hear that...
