This article by Eric Barker originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree. We all want to be more successful. But everything you read probably sounds like a lot of work. Isn’t there a scientifically proven method that’s a little more… fun?…
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Mission: An Extraordinary Education Led by Dr. Nido Qubein
An Extraordinary Education at High Point University by Ellie Baldini was featured in US Airways Magazine, November 2014. Education of the whole person is the mantra at High Point University (HPU, highpoint.edu) in North Carolina. Founded in 1924, this private liberal arts…
3 Easy Tips to Curate a Positive Mood
Dr. Tasha Eurich
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“You did what?” I stammered, “I don’t think I heard you right.” My friend Florence smiled triumphantly. “Tasha, shutting off my cable was my only option. I couldn’t keep hearing about all the things that were wrong with the world.…
Shawn Achor on How to Be Happier at Work
This article was originally published on Forbes, by Dorie Clark. Does an overflowing inbox stress you out? You’re not alone – but according to Shawn Achor, author of Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive…
5 Tested Ways to Be Happier and More Successful at Work
*This article by Michelle McQuaid, featuring an interview with Michelle Gielan, was originally published at the Huffington Post. Like most people, I grew up believing that if I worked hard, then I’d be successful and then I’d be happy. It…
What Does Resilience Mean to You?
Resilience means knowing how to cope in spite of setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources. Resilience is a measure of how much you want something and how much you are willing, and able, to overcome obstacles to get it. It…
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Give Your Brain a Break to be More Successful
The summer of 2014 is winding down. And odds are, you’re probably gearing up for something: sending your kids off to school, going to school yourself, or stepping things up at work. For most of us, fall is the time…
How Happiness Affects Your Success: Interview with Shawn Achor
This article written by career success coach, Kathy Caprino originally appeared on LinkedIn. One of the things I love most about my work is that my fascinating, knowledgeable clients teach me things I’m excited to learn. A while ago, a…
Why Our Addiction to Work is Hurting Our Careers
Dr. Tasha Eurich
Posted in Dr. Tasha Eurich, Health & Wellness, Peak Performance, Stress Management/Life Balance
Kmart’s recent announcement to open its doors at 6am on Thanksgiving Day sent shock waves throughout the nation. Though bargain-seekers were thrilled, many are questioning the retail chain’s decision. In recent years, such “Thanksgiving Creep” has inspired multiple protests from…
Interview with Peter Vidmar: Practice As If It’s Competition
“Practice as if it’s competition, but compete as if it’s practice.” ~ Peter Vidmar James McPartland, author of Unopened Gifts, talks with Olympic gold medalist, Peter Vidmar about time & emotional management in this video interview on HavItTV.com. In this interview with…
5 Sure Ways to Fail in Business and in Life
Habits to Ditch if You Want to Succeed When someone falls down in life, there is probably something that pushed them down. Whether it’s a prevailing negative attitude about everything and everyone, or a good, bad or indifferent personality that…
Use Psychology to Reach Your Goals Faster: 3 Ways
This article was originally published at Tech Cocktail, written by Kira M. Newman When I picked up Shawn Achor’s book Before Happiness, I thought I was reading a book about positivity. It turns out, it’s also a book about success –…
3 Tips to Cure Procrastination
“Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” (My Mother, ever since I can remember.) Procrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if…
Oprah & Shawn Achor on the Secret of Happy People
“Super Soul Sunday – Oprah & Shawn Achor: The Secret of Happy People” Super Soul Sunday Episode Summaries Part 1: Aired Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Oprah sits down with Shawn Achor, a Harvard-trained researcher and the New…
A Happiness Campaign To Live Better – featuring Shawn Achor
The quest for happiness is one of humanity’s oldest pursuits. Many believe if you work hard to be successful, then you’ll be happy. Shawn Achor, Harvard researcher, speaker, and best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Before Happiness, says research…
3 Ways Positive Intelligence Leads to Success
In July 2010 Burt’s Bees, a personal-care products company, was undergoing enormous change as it began a global expansion into 19 new countries. In this kind of high-pressure situation, many leaders pester their deputies with frequent meetings or flood their…
Ten Essential Leadership Attributes
What kind of leadership talents and skills will be essential to succeed in the next few years? Some are tried and true and endure generation after generation. Others come and go with the age and culture in which we live.…