Why are some people happy, and others not? Is happiness associated with a better life, greater luck or fewer worries and upsets? Or, is it a question of character? People who are highly satisfied with their lives are less likely to have psychological or social problems, less likely to get sick or … [Read more...] about How to Be Happier – 3 Proven Steps
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Autonomy: Are You Master of Your Destiny?
We are most intensely motivated when we’re challenged to complete a self-assigned task that meets our personal needs. When we seek internal satisfaction, we give our best efforts, sustaining attention until resolution— no matter what. How do we create enough autonomy at work to choose tasks that … [Read more...] about Autonomy: Are You Master of Your Destiny?
Debunking Multitasking Myths:
10 Tips for Getting More Done
In the business world, where time management is always a priority, multitasking skills are expected, especially in younger workers reared in multiple media environments (i.e., computers, iPods, iPhones, TV, video games, online social sites, texting and instant messaging).
Beginning in 2005, … [Read more...] about Debunking Multitasking Myths:
10 Tips for Getting More Done
The Snowball Effect: Start Change Now
To effect change, you must do something differently. It starts with you. Do it right, and you’ll enjoy a snowball effect that helps your team, direct reports and even family members implement change. While many books have covered organizational change, business school professors Chip and Dan Heath … [Read more...] about The Snowball Effect: Start Change Now
Finding True Flow at Work
Our quality of life largely depends on two factors: How we experience work How we experience other people This is the conclusion of numerous studies on human happiness and meaning. One's self is largely defined by what happens in these two contexts. If we have optimal work experiences, … [Read more...] about Finding True Flow at Work
7 Career Mistakes that Turn Mojo into Nojo
If you’ve been working hard for any length of time, in any field, chances are you’ve experienced at least one humiliating career failure. Career “hiccups” can kill your spirit and make it difficult to regain your motivation and drive. Some of the “bad” things that happen to hardworking, … [Read more...] about 7 Career Mistakes that Turn Mojo into Nojo
Rethinking Motivation
Most business leaders have lost sight of what motivates people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their management practices in years, which means they’re incapable of creating high-performance teams. Companies continue to ignore the obvious: Offering incentives and rewards is less … [Read more...] about Rethinking Motivation
Humor at Work: How Not to Be a Jerk
In the national bestseller Flow, University of Chicago psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi suggests two key factors determine our overall happiness: Our relations with other people How we experience our work You can improve both areas by bringing humor to work each day. Harvard Business … [Read more...] about Humor at Work: How Not to Be a Jerk
Your Healthy Brain: The Wisdom of Stress
As knowledge workers in the 21st century, our success depends on having a healthy, functioning brain. What can leading neuroscientists teach us about stress, effective coping skills and peak performance in the workplace? While you cannot completely eliminate stress, you can make it work for you … [Read more...] about Your Healthy Brain: The Wisdom of Stress
How to Keep a Healthy Brain, part 1
How to Keep a Healthy Brain Part 1: Exercise Experts worldwide are jumping on the brain bandwagon, eager to teach you about the neuroscience of happiness, effective coping and peak performance. It’s an exciting time. As knowledge workers in the 21st century, our success depends on having a … [Read more...] about How to Keep a Healthy Brain, part 1