by HappyQuotient | Jun 28, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Would you rather swim with sharks or give a speech before thousands of people? Discover how this week’s happiness guinea pig tackled one of his many fears–and lived to talk about it. source...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 27, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
What are your personal strategies for happiness? Nearly 1,200 Germans explored this question in a recent study—and then Julia M. Rohrer and her colleagues followed up with them a year later to find out how happy they felt. The researchers found not all roads lead to...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 26, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
What do your political affiliations say about you and what you want? Whether you’re a Republican or Democrat (or Libertarian or Green or Socialist) can, of course, suggest who you’ll vote for and which public policies you support. But research has uncovered some...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 25, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
I’m in my 50s—a bit past midlife, but not exactly into old age. My kids have grown, I have a good career, my marriage is solid, and I’m still reasonably healthy. So, life satisfaction should be mine for the plucking.
But it’s not. I’m no happier than most people I...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 22, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
A few days ago, a Facebook friend of mine posted a video of a Texas detention center housing apprehended migrants at the U.S. border. Inside massive enclosures made of chain-link fencing, children sat shoulder to shoulder, huddled in fear. Many had been torn from...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 21, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
source https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/forgive_your_father
by HappyQuotient | Jun 20, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Along the Pacific Crest Trail, hikers who set out to complete the entire 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada are especially vulnerable to quitting at two points: around mile 100 and mile 1,000. Those who make it past mile 100 are the hikers who carve out new habits amid...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 19, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Want to feel more Calm, get some Headspace, and practice Mindfulness Daily? There are apps for that—hundreds of them, besides the three I just mentioned. These apps make a promise: Rather than investing countless hours and dollars in mindfulness classes or...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 18, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Half of parents today think that their children are addicted to smartphones, and these parents are concerned about how mobile phones will affect their kids’ mental health, according to a new survey from Common Sense Media and SurveyMonkey. Each day, we hear that...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 14, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Thomas Markle, father of the Royal Wedding bride, is not the only dad who wasn’t at his child’s wedding, and not the saddest one. At least he was invited. Each year, thousands of fathers won’t attend their child’s wedding—and not because they lack the desire, but...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 14, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Thomas Markle, father of the Royal Wedding bride, is not the only dad who wasn’t at his child’s wedding, and not the saddest one. At least he was invited. Each year thousands of fathers won’t attend their child’s wedding—and not because they lack the desire, but...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 14, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
source https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/feeling_angry_try_this
by HappyQuotient | Jun 14, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
source https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/feeling_angry_try_this
by HappyQuotient | Jun 13, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
For decades, TV fathers came in one of three flavors: idealized, bumbling, or absent. When University of Massachusetts researcher Erica Scharrer studied fifty years of father representations on TV, she found a steady trend toward depicting fathers as fools, as we...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 12, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Growing up, I never had the chance to offer or reflect on gratitude. It was demanded of me, by force, if necessary. If I forgot to say thank you, or I was too slow with my thanks, a smack across the face or a belt to my behind served as a reminder. My mother wanted me...
by HappyQuotient | Jun 11, 2018 | GGSC, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Wellness
Last fall at Berkeley High School in California, students learned about a private Instagram account “featuring racist, anti-Semitic, and ableist memes created by their peers,” according to a news report. “The account was reportedly called ‘I Hate Jews’ and included...
by HappyQuotient | May 1, 2018 | BLOG, CNET, Inspire, Research, TECHNOLOGY
JBL Xtreme 2 Will Offer A Bigger & Better Sound JBL’s second-generation jumbo portable Bluetooth speaker has upgraded drivers and a fully waterproof design. It ships this spring. This article was originally published on CNET. Marketing Muses has updated the...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 30, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Forbes Coaches, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips
15 Ways To Inquire About A Job Opportunity Without Actually Asking This article was originally published on Forbes.com. POST WRITTEN BY:Forbes Coaches Council Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 18, 2018 | BLOG, Content, DESIGN, Featured Blog Content, Infographics, Inspire, Resources, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
by HappyQuotient | Apr 18, 2018 | BLOG, Content, DESIGN, Featured Blog Content, Infographics, Inspire, Resources, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
by HappyQuotient | Apr 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneur, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Infographics, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Wellness
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress (Infographic) Getting a grip on your stress levels is not as hard as you think. March 18, 2018 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Stress is a major factor in our lives and can take a toll on our...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Content, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, INC, Infographics, Inspire
Want to Improve Your Customer Experiences With Original Content. Here Are 5 Steps to Produce It Consistently (Infographic) via @Inc This article was originally published on Inc. Remarkable customer experiences lead to loyal customers, who buy more, cost less to...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 17, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Content, EXCLUSIVE, Featured Blog Content, Health, Infographics, Inspire, Tips, Trending, Wellness
Keeping The Creative Juices Flowing at Home: A Creative Homebody’s Guide to Staying Inspired 1. Create Playlists for Every Type of Mood Having playlists for every type of mood can set the tone for whatever output you’re creating. Instead of...
by HappyQuotient | Apr 17, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneur, Featured Blog Content, Happiness, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Wellness
17 Inspirational TED Talks on Motivation (Infographic) Need a boost? These TED talks will get you excited and inspired. April 7, 2018 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s no doubt that during your entrepreneurship journey...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 12, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, HBR, Health, Inspire, Resources, Wellness
Why People Lose Motivation — and What Managers Can Do to Help This article was originally published on HBR.org. Brandon Lyon/Getty Images At some point, every leader has dealt with a person — or, worse, a group of people — who has lost motivation. It’s frustrating,...
by HappyQuotient | Mar 8, 2018 | BLOG, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Featured Blog Content, Health, Inspire, Management Tips, Wellness
Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts This article was originally published on HBR.org on Oct. 6th, 2017. Executive Summary U.S. hospitals and healthcare groups have experimented over the past decade with new management structures and alternative...
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 | 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 | 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 18, 2018 | BLOG, Content, DESIGN, Featured Blog Content, Infographics, Inspire, Resources, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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...