September 2021

Small Ways to Re-energize When You Didn’t Sleep Well the Night Before

via Thrive Global by Marina Khidekel While getting quality sleep each night is always the goal, sometimes life gets in the way and interferes with our shut eye. When it does, it’s important to have strategies that help us show up as our best selves...

21 September, 2021

To get through life, we all need to ask for help — here’s how NOT to do it

via TED Ideas by Heidi Grant Social psychologist Heidi Grant shares 4 common ways that we inadvertently make things weird for other people when we request their assistance. Read this before your next ask. Asking for help isn’t just about what you say and do; it’s also...

20 September, 2021

When it comes to happiness at work, title and industry don’t matter. These two things do

via Inc.com by Jessica Stillman Pandemic-related reflection and the "Great Resignation" have both employees and employers asking themselves what makes for a happy job right now. Lists ranking jobs by how happy or unhappy they make those who hold them promise to offer clarity on the question.  Plus, they're fun to...

17 September, 2021

Psychologists Are Learning What Religion Has Known for Years

via Wired by David Desteno This story is adapted fromHow God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, by David DeSteno. EVEN THOUGH I was raised Catholic, for most of my adult life, I didn’t pay religion much heed. Like many scientists, I assumed it was built...

16 September, 2021

8 Effortless Self-Care Activities That Take Only 5 Minutes To Do

via the Huffington Post by Anika Nayak The pandemic has made it seem impossible to take a step back and take care of yourself. However, making self-care a priority is not only necessary but also pretty much crucial for optimal health. “It’s important to take time off work...

16 September, 2021

Could the ways you cope with stress be undermining you? Here are healthier ways to respond

via TED Ideas by Wendy Suzuki Good Anxiety is the title of the new book from NYU neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki PhD — but it’s one that will surprise those of us who think of anxiety as strictly bad news. However, through her work, Suzuki has come to find,...

15 September, 2021

Overcoming Happiness Anxiety With Fearless Positivity

via Forbes by Amy Blankson As the Delta variant continues to spread across the globe, anxiety has become a constant companion for many. What initially felt like a sprint to recovery has turned into a marathon, and many individuals are struggling to feel optimistic about the...

14 September, 2021

4 Ways To Create A Remote Work Culture For A Happy And Productive Team

via Forbes by Evan Nison Remote work can enable employees to achieve a healthy lifestyle, allowing them to stay happy, sharp and productive throughout the workday. My organization has been remote since its inception eight years ago. Before hiring employees, I preferred to work from home and...

13 September, 2021

This Small Shift in Your Thinking Makes All the Difference

via Inc.com by Debra Roberts Our perspective influences our reactions, and it can lead us to respond poorly. When we react negatively to a person or a situation, it's often because our perspective was skewed by what we believed to be true at the moment. As our frustration increases,...

10 September, 2021

Rediscover Joy at Work

via the Harvard Business Review by Rebecca Newton Summary.    A year and a half of the Covid pandemic has left many of us bereft of the joy we once felt at work. Add to the losses we’ve suffered the constant need to present ourselves as more...

10 September, 2021