by HappyQuotient | Mar 27, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
One winter, I went camping with my friend Bob in the backcountry near Sequoia National Park. After spending the day slogging uphill through deep snow, we were exhausted but needed to make camp. As the temperature rapidly dropped, Bob began shivering uncontrollably. He...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 26, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Mar 23, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Mar 22, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
My sister and I sat in my mother’s bedroom—her sanctuary and prison, where cancer had kept her confined on and off for the past six years—as she looked out the window longingly. The stunningly sunny July day reminded her of everything she loved doing...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 21, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Mar 20, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
How can we create a happier world? That question is on many people’s minds today, as we celebrate the sixth annual International Day of Happiness. This event grew out of a United Nations resolution affirming happiness as a fundamental human goal—and...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 19, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 15, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
“I’m going to fail. This is a total sham.” “I’m not smart enough to do this. Why did I ever think I could?” “Why is no one else having this problem? Everyone is doing better at this than me.” Advertisement X GGSC Event:...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 14, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
Most people don’t know this about me, but I applied to graduate school five times. Each collection of annual rejection letters stung. I failed again, I thought every time I didn’t get in. But now, looking back on these failures with my Ph.D. in hand,...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 13, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Mar 12, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 9, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Forbes Coaches, Happiness, Health, Wellness
This article originally appeared on Forbes.com. POST WRITTEN BY: Forbes Coaches Council Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. It’s not uncommon to see couples decide to go into...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 9, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Management Tips, Trending, Wellness
These Young Co-Founders Dropped Out of School and Moved to a Surprising Place to Launch Their Telecom Startup “Your phone is smart, but you’re smarter,” co-founder Hunter Rosenblume says. “There’s a better way to pay for data.”...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Resources, Tips, Trending, Wellness
Want a Fulfilling Relationship? Science Says the Happiest Couples Have These 13 Characteristics The last one is particularly endearing. This article was originally published on Inc. Research suggests being married can make you more successful. Leading and sustaining a...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Kiplinger, Money, Wellness
5 Topics Couples Should Discuss Before They Retire SMART INSIGHTS FROM PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS This article was originally published on Kiplinger. Taking the plunge into retirement is something that comes with a lot of different emotions and expectations. Make sure you...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Inspire, Management Tips, Trending, Wellness
3 Reasons You Are Not As Successful As You Should Be This article originally appeared on Inc.com You should be more successful. Everybody wants to be successful in some way, shape, or form. The trouble is, most people want to be seen or known as successful–more...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Happiness, HBR, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Wellness
This article originally appeared on – HBR.org Making Time to Really Listen to Your Patients Executive Summary Modern medicine’s true healing potential depends on a resource that is being systematically depleted: the time and capacity to truly listen to patients, hear...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Hubspot, Inspire, Management Tips, Wellness
6 Interview Questions to Assess Emotional Intelligence This article was originally published on Hubspot. Despite what you might have come to believe after sorting through the internet’s seemingly bottomless slew of articles on the subject, emotional...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Infographics, NY Times, Wellness
Nighttime Detox Cocktail: A Calming Elixir to Drink Before Bedtime The creative consultant Matilda Goad includes a warm blend of turmeric and coconut milk in her nightly de-stressing routine. Marketing Muses has created this handy infographic of the nighttime elixir...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, NY Times, Wellness
Every day, instead of coffee, Ana Kras drinks a chai latte of adaptogenic herbs, an ancient way to fortify the body against maladies. One Artist’s ‘Life-Changing’ Morning Drink This article originally appeared in – NYTimes Ana Kras has never been a coffee...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
My youngest will be going off to college next fall, meaning I’ll soon be an empty nester. After having raised my kids for the last 22 years or so, a large part of my purpose in life will leave along with my son. I know I’m not alone in feeling both sad and...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BUSINESS, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Inspire, Resources, Trending, Wellness
How Dopamine Addiction Is Derailing a Generation of Entrepreneurs–and What You Can Do to Stop It All that Facebook liking and YouTube binge watching could be derailing your efforts to build a successful product or live a balanced life. This article originally...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, INC, Inspire, Trending, Wellness
How to Get the Most Out of Life – Even While Working Long Hours This article was originally published on Inc. It’s amazing just how much higher you can keep your productivity and energy levels when you don’t eat as many empty calories. Whether...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 7, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Mar 5, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 5, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
After 15 years of research, we know that gratitude is a key to psychological well-being. Gratitude can make people happier, improve their relationships, and potentially even counteract depression and suicidal thoughts. But might the benefits of gratitude go beyond...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 2, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Wellness
I am in an auditorium with 200 other people, staring into a stranger’s eyes, and I am crying. As part of our Science of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion workshop, psychologist Kristin Neff had asked participants to turn to the person next to them and imagine all...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 28, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
This article originally appeared on Huffington Post – please find it here. by: Sarah Fader, Contributor | CEO – Stigma Fighters Virtual Therapy is becoming increasingly popular in our modern world. There are several companies that provide this service to...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 28, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Feb 27, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
In my research, I’ve invited couples in romantic relationships to come into the laboratory and thank their partner for something—with video cameras rolling. They express gratitude for a wide variety of things, big and small: for keeping him company in the...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 26, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
by HappyQuotient | Feb 22, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
You’re given a choice: Would you rather spend your day feeling happy, versus happy interspersed with some moments of sadness, frustration, and anxiety? Most of us would choose the first option in a heartbeat. Psychologists, too, long championed the importance of...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 22, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
You’re given a choice: Would you rather spend your day feeling happy, versus happy interspersed with some moments of sadness, frustration, and anxiety? Most of us would choose the first option in a heartbeat. Psychologists, too, long championed the importance of...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
What gives you a sense of meaning in your work, even on the tough days? When I posed this question to a group of teachers recently, no one focused on academics. Instead, their responses centered on their students’ engagement, the sense of participating in...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 19, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
“Brush your teeth!”
“Where are your socks?”
“Don’t forget to bring a sweatshirt!” Advertisement X GGSC Event: The Science of Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Join Kristin Neff & Shauna Shapiro...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
When writing a song or a piece of prose, I often choose to let my mind wander, hoping the muse will strike. If it does, it not only moves my work along but feels great, too! That’s why I was troubled by studies that found an association between mind-wandering...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
If you were to think about teaching both mindfulness and gratitude to students, photography might not be the first method that comes to mind. But mindfulness is, at its core, a state of open awareness and attention—and to feel gratitude, we first have to truly...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
We know Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, created mostly to sell cards and flowers. But are we going to let that stop us from celebrating and understanding love? Not on your life.That’s because love is what makes the world go ‘round—not...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 9, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The mom of a third-grade girl sits in my office, her face buried in her hands. Through muffled sobs, she tells me that she’s at a loss. She’s tried everything to help her daughter repair her friendships at school—arranging coffee dates with the...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 6, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
I still remember the time I hit one of my close friends. It happened many years ago. We were exiting a chemistry class together, and he was teasing me…mercilessly. I repeatedly asked him to stop, but he wouldn’t. Rather than shrugging it off, though, I...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
The Science of Happiness Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by GGSC Director Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by the GGSC and PRI. All...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 2, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
At times, being happy and performing well at work can feel like conflicting goals. We want to prepare a good presentation, but we also want to make it home for dinner with our partner. We want to get promoted, but we don’t necessarily want the stress that comes...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, HBR, Health, Management Tips, Podcasts, Wellness
Couples That Work from Women at Work #Podcast by Harvard Business Review This article + podcast was originally published on HBR.org. From the Women at Work podcast: Listen and subscribe to our podcast via Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS Download this podcast...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
Not happy with what you see when you look in a mirror? Well, you can take a hike. Seriously. New research from the United Kingdom finds strolling in nature—or even looking at photographs of the natural world—leaves people feeling better about their bodies....
by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
“Welcome! Everything is fine.” Those are the first words Eleanor Shellstrop (played by Kristen Bell) sees on the wall in front of her when she opens her eyes in the first minutes of the NBC television series The Good Place. Chidi, Tahani, Eleanor, and...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 30, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Inspire, Wellness
It’s the end of January. How many of us made New Year’s resolutions this year, but have already broken them? Maybe we told ourselves we’ll exercise more, or spend more time with our children, or not get so angry all the time. But we’re no...