My colleagues, Positive Psychology practitioners and coaches are well trained to bring positive psychology and happiness training into organizations and yet struggle to find clients. At the same time, some companies are willing to do happiness training for their employees but don't understand much a...
Is there a connection between business and happiness? I’ve been asking this question ever since I was a kid. Are successful people happy? Are happy people successful? Does owning a business, even a very successful one, make people happy.
Science of Positive Psychology says happy people are success...
It was an evening on September 10, 2001. I watched the "Life Is Beautiful" film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, with my wife Nevenka and our son Zlatan. We laughed, we cried. The evening I will never forget.
The following day, I headed out to work. As usual, I was taking the F train from ...
KEY POINTS:
1. Confronting modern distractions head-on
2. Embracing Zanshin for enhanced business focus
3. Embracing Zanshin's Mindful Focus
One of my students recently brought me a remarkable revelation. As she finalized her assignment for our Positive Psychology Master Coach Program, I was rem...
KEY POINTS:
1. Mindlessness Powers Habits: Mindlessness, often overlooked, is the foundation of habits.
2. Habitual Pathways: Triggers and repetition shape automatic behaviors.
3. Mindful Course Correction: Mindfulness refines habits by consciously adjusting triggers and outcomes.
In a world tha...
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Habits Matter: Our daily habits shape our lives in significant ways, but even the most dedicated habits can take an unexpected vacation.
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Coaching Yourself: When routines go awry, taking on the role of both coach and student can be a powerful way to get back on track.
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Magic...
