How to Appreciate People You Can’t Stand
Posted by Brian Vaszily on Apr 30th, 2009. Related posts: Conflict Resolution • Happiness • Productivity.
We are social creatures. What elevates us most is love, kindness, and encouragement from others. Conversely, what can bring us down the most – if we let it – is rudeness, indifference, and other negative... More »
How to Raise a Self-Confident Child
Posted by Mark Goulston on Apr 27th, 2009. Related posts: Family • Parenting.
They just turned age 18, what will your child look like? Many parents may disagree on how to raise their children, but few would disagree that Child A below entering college or the work force has a much... More »
Three Ways to Influence Behavior: Your Own and Others
Posted by Kerry Patterson on Apr 16th, 2009. Related posts: Book • Influence • Research.
Despite our poor track record in influencing our own or others’ bad habits, we curiously cling to the hope that we can change. As David Sedaris said, “I haven’t got the slightest idea how to change... More »
Your Joyful Action Boosts Our Performance
Posted by Amanda Gore on Apr 13th, 2009. Related posts: Book • Happiness • Leadership.
In this uncertain economy, many are terrified of the “R” words. Recession. Reorganisation. Redundancy. Because they are in the news and on our minds, we are more likely to act out of fear. Scooby... More »
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)
Posted by Carol Tavris on Apr 9th, 2009. Related posts: Friendship • Habit • Reliability.
Why is it so hard for people to admit they were wrong, to apologize, to give up an outdated belief or way of doing things? It’s no surprise that people lie to others to cover up misdeeds, crimes, blunders... More »
Understand The Perspective, Don’t Label the Person
Posted by Guy Harris on Apr 6th, 2009. Related posts: Communication Skills • Family • Men in Relationships • Trust • Understanding.
Everyone on the planet has some descriptive word or set of descriptive words attached to them. These descriptive words represent gender, personality style, religious beliefs, race, country of origin, and... More »
Prompt Yourself and Others to Feel Better and Act Better
Posted by Kare Anderson on Apr 6th, 2009. Related posts: Habit • Motivation • Persuasion • Research.
Suppose you work at an office. It bugs you that dirty cups are left in the coffee nook. Try spraying a lemony air scent reminiscent of a cleaning agent. When sloppy colleagues smell it they are more... More »
Beware of Excess Bilge Water
Posted by Guy Harris on Apr 6th, 2009. Related posts: Cooperation • Family • Happiness.
Have you ever looked carefully at a ship afloat? What do you notice about the water? As a submarine officer, I had plenty of opportunities to see ships tied to the dock, ships in transit in the harbor,... More »
Why it Helps Us to Cheer Up Sooner Rather Than Later
Posted by Kare Anderson on Apr 5th, 2009. Related posts: Habit • Happiness • Research.
Eighty percent of Americans self-describe as “suffering” from the economic recession, according to a recent Gallup poll. Worse yet is the mood contagion effect. We instinctively spread and reinforce... More »
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