Blog tagged as happiness

Whether you're a football fan or not, there are important lessons about psychological strength we can learn from the Kansas City Chiefs going to the Super Bowl.

At the end of the day, business is about making money. Research shows that happy people are more productive, more engaged, and more dedicated. This means that the biggest return on investment will come from investing in your people.

This year, put a new twist on gratitude. Send a "Tell Them Text" to express gratitude to the people who have a made a positive impact on your life.

Do you feel taken for granted or under-appreciated? Do you make a point to let others know how much you appreciate them? Here's how to get more appreciation in your life.

Behavioral activation - using specific kinds of activity to enhance your mood and motivation - is a powerful tool. Certain kinds of activities can help you feel more motivated and improve your happiness levels.

Mindfulness - being able to flexibly control your attention - means being present, taking in more information, and reaping all kinds of benefits. In the workplace, mindfulness is your competitive edge.

These 15 practical tips will help boost your happiness. Try these strategies to be happier.

Get happy! This simple exercise helps combat negative, depressive thinking. It is a gratitude practice that boosts happiness.

You've heard the benefits of a gratitude practice. This article takes a new approach, viewing gratitude as a competing response for negative mental habits like rumination and worry and warning about the downsides of gratitude: when it leads to guilt.

This powerful metaphor illustrates the difference between awareness, focused attention, mindfulness, and rumination.