THE DAILY MUSE: 4 Science-Based Tips for Getting Through Tuesday at 10 AM

Tiffany Sun – Happify | January 7, 2014 Everyone dreads Monday mornings, but researchers say that the most stressful day of the week for many office workers is actually Tuesday. More precisely, Tuesday at 10 AM—just when assignments and projects are picking up steam, deadlines are looming, and you really have to get down to business…

WASHINGTON TIMES: Best-selling author Shawn Achor on ‘happiness’

Paul Mountjoy | WASHINGTON September 18, 2013 Ask anyone what they want in life, and the answer is invariably: “To be happy.” However, the question remains how to achieve this lofty goal and what tools, skills and strategies are necessary to fulfill the goal of personal happiness. This is where best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Before…

FORBES: Are Funny People More Successful In Business?

Jenna Goudreau | Forbes February 12, 2012 Research shows that successful humor boosts both personal productivity and group effectiveness. According to Michelle Gielan, an expert in positive psychology and cofounder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research, when something makes us smile or laugh, the feel-good chemical dopamine is dropped into our systems, which turns…