We like people who are kind to us. If we are kind, chances are we will be liked as well. Helping others and being kind is the morally right thing to do. Research shows that, in being kind, you not only help others, but also yourself—it improves your overall happiness level.

While writing in my dail...

Many of us may have been told that we should smile more often. Studies suggest that smiling has multiple benefits for our well-being. But what if we fake a smile to purposefully introduce health benefits to our life? Is that possible?

That is one thing that Tara Kraft and Sarah Pressman, professors...

 KEY POINTS

• We don't plan for failures, and yet we often fail.
• It is not about a wrong decision we make. It is about moving on when the results are not as expected. 
• To succeed in life, we must move on, live in the present, and keep working toward a better future.
• The past does not define your...

To define the key characteristics of a positive organization, let’s draw from the research in positive psychology and positive organizational behavior. The four key characteristics are hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism based on the research. 

Hope does not just happen.  Hopeful organizations...

Previously we covered Introduction to Eight Pillars of Organizational and Employees Wellbeing and Pillar 1, Pillars 2 and 3, Pillars 4, 5 and 6

Let's move to Pillars 7 and 8. 

Pillar 7: Gratitude

Organizational Gratitude
In addition to looking forward to new goals, organizations need to look back ...

Previously we covered Introduction to Eight Pillars of Organizational and Employees Wellbeing and Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 and Pillar 3.

Let's move Pillars 4, 5 and 6.
Pillar 4: Goals
Organizational Goals

Whatever company you work for, chances are they identified their overall goals. Every program, pr...