via Forbes by Tony Ewing The old cautionary saying, "don't let your emotions get the best of you," has some science to it. Whether it's a negative emotion, like anger, or a positive one, like happiness, allowing your emotions to hold sway can bias your decisions. Moreover, few...
via Forge by Laura Vanderkam While no one can make more time, energy is a different matter. Ever wonder why it takes twice as long to write a report at 2:30 p.m. as it does at 10:30 a.m.? You haven’t gotten dumber — it’s just...
As society gets richer, people chase the wrong things. via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks One of the greatest paradoxes in American life is that while, on average, existence has gotten more comfortable over time, happiness has fallen. According to the United States Census Bureau, average household...
via Psychology Today by Nicola Gates COVID-19 is profoundly impacting the lives of people, communities, and nations. The universal message is that COVID-19 has wrought profound change in our daily lives. For some that change may include grief and/or overwhelming stress however, many report hope and are optimistic about the future. An international research...
via Forbes by Bryan Robinson Keeping your social calendar filled improves your brain health, according to a new study. Older adults who get together with friends, volunteer, or attend classes especially have healthier brains. The new findings, reported in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, suggest...
via Well and Good by Jessica Estrada What is positive self-talk? Positive self-talk is about speaking to yourself and treating yourself with kindness and compassion, just like you would treat someone you love, says clinical and forensic neuropsychologist Judy Ho, PhD. It stems from positive psychology, which she...
This morning I found these 3 great articles on different aspects of leadership and I thought the easiest way to share them would be in one go, here via my blog So thanks to the Harvard Business Review for the following...
via Inc by Kelly Richardson Thanks to the internet and recent technology, you can get almost anything at the touch of a button (or smartphone). The concept of delayed gratification has become outdated. Instead, we are living in a world of instant gratification and near-constant stimulation. For that...
via Fast Company by Gwen Moran If you’re feeling worn out, burned out, or sad, you’re not alone. The pandemic, economy, social unrest, and political division are enough to wear out even the hardiest souls. The concept of “happiness” may seem elusive. Or maybe we’re...
via Inc.com by Jessica Stillman The most popular course at Yale isn't a freshman survey or some easy A. It's Psych 157: Psychology and the Good Life. Taught by professor Laurie Santos, the course covers the science of happiness and how to apply it. Since its launch in 2018,...