by HappyQuotient | Dec 12, 2017 | HBR
akindo/Getty Images Several months ago, a CEO I’ll call Elana, who is deaf, approached me for coaching. As we talked through her leadership skills and organizational political landscape, I quickly realized she was a fantastic listener. As a deaf person, Elana is more...
by HappyQuotient | Dec 8, 2017 | HBR
Suparat Malipoom/EyeEm/Getty Images It’s your job as a manager to make work meaningful for the members of your team. But what about the freelancers with whom you work? Have you stopped to consider how they’re finding meaning in their careers? We answered this question...
by HappyQuotient | Nov 30, 2017 | HBR
Find out if the way you use Facebook is helping or hurting your happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Is Facebook Bad for You?View On WordPress
by HappyQuotient | Nov 30, 2017 | HBR
Relationships are the source of great happiness — unless they become the greatest obstacle. How do we get to feel “enough is enough”? Feeling limits can be learned. Here is how… Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} How to Reach the Decision to SeparateView On...
by HappyQuotient | Nov 28, 2017 | HBR
Epicurean ideas are still shocking today. But do we have good reasons for rejecting their views on happiness? Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} What If We Are Wrong About What Is Supposed to Bring Us Joy?View On WordPress
by HappyQuotient | Nov 28, 2017 | HBR
Vincent Tsui for HBR We all want to learn and grow. Improving our skills and being exposed to new ideas not only makes us better at our jobs but makes us happier and more engaged at work. But with a full-time job, it can be tough to find the time and resources to...
by HappyQuotient | Nov 20, 2017 | HBR
The Truth Shall Set You Free…The purpose of all psychotherapy is to free people from the ravages of misery. But, first they must think and act truthfully. Find how with this 5-step process to find happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} The Truth Shall...
by HappyQuotient | Nov 9, 2017 | HBR
Ten-Plus Happiness Games and ActivitiesDo you like games and want to be happier? These games were made to increase happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness Ten-Plus Happiness Games and ActivitiesView On WordPress
by HappyQuotient | Nov 8, 2017 | HBR
Is Your Favorite Boss Leaving? Seven Ways To CopeDon’t place the responsibility for your happiness in the hands of others when there is a strong chance they won’t be with you for your entire career. Source: Forbes Coaches Is Your Favorite Boss Leaving? Seven Ways To...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 20, 2017 | HBR
You Don’t Find Your Purpose — You Build ItDamien Gavios/EyeEm/Getty Images “How do I find my purpose?” Ever since Daniel Gulati, Oliver Segovia, and I published Passion & Purpose six years ago, I’ve received hundreds of questions — from younger and older people...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 19, 2017 | HBR
The Absolute Best Way to Start Your Happiness JourneyAre you ready to jumpstart your happiness. Here’s some tips for getting started on the right foot. Source: PsyToday – Happiness The Absolute Best Way to Start Your Happiness JourneyView On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 17, 2017 | HBR
What Happens to Mental Health at Work When Our Devices Know How We Feel?Denys Argyriou/unsplash Stressed? Depressed? Distracted? Overwhelmed? The cognitive and emotional demands on managers have rarely been more complicated or intense. One recent global research...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 16, 2017 | HBR
Are You Confusing Comfort With Happiness?Discover the four pillars of meaning, why our culture has an obsession with happiness, and why happiness can’t be pursued. Source: PsyToday – Happiness Are You Confusing Comfort With Happiness?View On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 14, 2017 | HBR
3 Hidden Ways Natural Disasters Hurt HappinessWith this recent series of earthquakes, record-breaking hurricanes, and fires – it seems more important than ever to discuss the impacts of natural disasters on human happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness 3 Hidden Ways...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 13, 2017 | HBR
Take This Quiz to Figure Out How to Be Happier at WorkWe all want to be happy on the job, but what does that actually mean? Is it just being satisfied in your job? Does it mean having fun at work? Are we happy when working conditions are good, our days are enjoyable,...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 12, 2017 | HBR
VIDEO: The What, How, When, and Why of Happiness The What, How, When, and Why of Happiness By Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D. – December 2008 Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. Originally from Russia, she received...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 11, 2017 | HBR
Friendship at Work Can Be Tricky – But also Life-SavingFriendships at work are critical for happiness and success – but you have to manage them with skill Source: PsyToday – Happiness Friendship at Work Can Be Tricky – But also Life-SavingView On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
The Rise of Behavioral Economics and Its Influence on OrganizationsRichard Thaler, the University of Chicago professor who just won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, has inspired scholars across different disciplines and fundamentally changed the way we...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
The Life-Changing Impact of Friendship – Even at WorkFriendships at work are critical for happiness and success – but you have to manage them with skill Source: PsyToday – Happiness The Life-Changing Impact of Friendship – Even at WorkView On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 10, 2017 | HBR
The Life-Changing (but tricky) Impact of Friendships at WorkFriendships at work are critical for happiness and success – but you have to manage them with skill Source: PsyToday – Happiness The Life-Changing (but tricky) Impact of Friendships at WorkView On...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
Forming Stronger Bonds with People at WorkConnecting with others is at the heart of human nature. Recent research emphasizes that the power of connections can help us be creative, resilient, even live longer. But we can easily overlook the importance of these bonds....
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
When Trust Hits Rough Waters, Flow Like a River Source: Fotolia_171064196_XS copy If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve most likely experienced a close relationship where trust had been broken.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 9, 2017 | HBR
Can You Take A Moment? Source: Life Of Pix_232 Images/Pixabay Can you take a moment? The Practice:Lower your stress Why?
by HappyQuotient | Oct 5, 2017 | HBR
4 Risk Factors for Burnout—and How to Overcome Them Source: Pixabay Work-life balance is one of the things I struggle with most when it comes to building my personal
by HappyQuotient | Oct 5, 2017 | HBR
Four Risk Factors for Burnout — And How to Overcome Them Source: Pixabay Work-life balance was one of the things I struggle with most when it comes to building my personal
by HappyQuotient | Oct 5, 2017 | HBR
Becoming The Best In The Unseen HoursClients include Fortune 500 companies, execs, professional and collegiate athletes. Ben Newman.net Shutterstock When do you find yourself to be most effective? When you just show up and do work or break down your game film to...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 4, 2017 | HBR
5 Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming ProcrastinationExecutive Summary Why do we procrastinate, even though we know it’s against our best interests? And how can we overcome it? A careful look at the science behind procrastination reveals five tips. First, figure...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
6 Ways To Tell If Love Is True If you are in a relationship and thinking about moving in together or getting married, it’s normal to have doubts.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
Love in the Workplace? Yes! Source: DepositPhotos/VIA Institute Here’s a conversation I often have with managers, CEOs, and executive coaches who take a look at the…
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
What Science Says About Identifying High-Potential EmployeesExecutive Summary Scientific studies have long suggested that investing in the right people will maximize organizations’ returns. In a world of unlimited resources, organizations would surely invest in...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 3, 2017 | HBR
Research: Why Employer Support Is So Important for Transgender EmployeesExecutive Summary Research, including five years worth of interviews and surveys with transitioning workers, suggests that senior leaders cannot neglect the importance of promoting a larger...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
Three Steps to Say “No” Gracefully Source: Flickr Yesterday, a friend asked me if she could borrow my car to run a long-distance errand because my little car gets better mileage than her big one.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
Consciousness Hack 3: KindnessSource: Kindness[dot]org, used with permission If you had the good fortune to grow up in a nurturing family, you might take it for granted that kindness is good for you. A growing number of studies suggest it is: that’s why consciousness...
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
What Are You Doing? Source: Pezibear 6381 Images/Pixabay What are you doing? The Practice:Do freely. Why? Most people spend most minutes of most days doing one thing after another.
by HappyQuotient | Oct 2, 2017 | HBR
What CEO Activism Looks Like in the Trump EraExecutive Summary Hundreds of CEOs in the U.S. have spoken out on social, political and environmental issues, such as climate change, LGBT rights, equal pay, immigration, gun control, and race relations. An analysis of...
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 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…
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
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.
by HappyQuotient | Jul 24, 2017 | HBR
7 Things Wildly Successful People Do Before 7:30 a.m.Article by Dr. Travis Bradberry | Originally published on Forbes.com | October 18, 2016. Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable...
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by HappyQuotient | Oct 18, 2016 | BLOG, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Research, Success
Article by Dr. Travis Bradberry | Originally published on Forbes.com | October 18, 2016. Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to...
